County · Tennessee
Wilson County, Tennessee
Wilson County, Tennessee. Wilson County had 175,033 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 18.5% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). It holds 10 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 7 census-designated) and 28 census tracts. GEOID 47189.
Wilson County is one of the 14 counties of the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
175,033
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 147,737 · ACS 2020-2024: 158,805
Median household income
$95,839
±$3,023 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $69,595
Median home value
$428,000
±$9,088 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $286,700
Median gross rent
$1,486
±$61 (90% margin)
Tennessee: $1,189
How many people live in Wilson County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 147,737 residents in Wilson County. The Census Bureau estimates 175,033 for July 1, 2025, up 18.5% since 2020, faster than Tennessee (+5.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 158,805 over 571 square miles of land.
| Measure | Wilson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 158,805 | 7,066,383 | +22,139 |
| Households | 59,139±562 | 2,824,277 | +9,475 |
| Average household size | 2.66±0.03 | 2.45 | −0.06 |
| Housing units | 63,031±60 | 3,143,670 | +9,692 |
Wilson County's population since 2000
From 88,809 in 2000 to 175,033 in 2025: up 97.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Wilson County?
Wilson County holds 10 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Mount Juliet with 45,172 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Mount Juliet | 39,289 | $107,068 |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 38,431 | $72,848 |
| Green Hill | 6,518 | $91,818 |
| Rural HillGEOID 4765642 | 2,047 | $108,250 |
| Watertown | 1,553 | $68,148 |
| GladevilleGEOID 4729260 | 1,189 | $97,148 |
| Tuckers CrossroadsGEOID 4775300 | 263 | $92,679 |
| NoreneGEOID 4753520 | 148 | $122,054 |
| StatesvilleGEOID 4770900 | 82 | not published |
| GreenvaleGEOID 4731220 | 79 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wilson County?
The median resident of Wilson County is 39.8 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.1%. 6.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wilson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.8±0.4 | 38.9 | −0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 23.4%±0.1 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9%±0.1 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.5% | 7.4% | +2.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.3%±0.5 pts | 71.0% | −5.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.1%±0.3 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.2 pts | 1.9% | +0.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.6%±0.8 pts | 6.1% | +1.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.1%±0.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±0.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1%±0.7 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.1%±1.0 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.4%±0.8 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.8%±1.7 pts | 31.1% | +5.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.7%±1.0 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1%±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wilson County earn?
Half of Wilson County's 59,139 households earn less than $95,839 a year (±$3,023), against $69,595 in Tennessee. In 2015-2019 it was $93,522 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wilson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,839±$3,023 | $69,595 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $123,252±$8,810 | $96,820 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,888±$3,184 | $39,437 | +$4,337 |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0%±1.0 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.7%±1.9 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.3%±0.9 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.6%±1.0 pts | 89.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wilson County?
Owners occupy 77.0% of Wilson County's occupied homes and renters 23.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $428,000 by its owner (±$9,088). The median renter pays $1,486 a month including utilities, and 36.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wilson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $428,000±$9,088 | $286,700 | +$102,358 |
| Median gross rent | $1,486±$61 | $1,189 | +$175 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.9%±4.5 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,971±$46 | $1,566 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.0%±1.6 pts | 66.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 63,031±60 | 3,143,670 | +9,692 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6%±2.5 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.8%±1.6 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.2%±0.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.9%±0.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.3%±0.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Wilson County building?
Builders took permits for 1,982 new housing units across Wilson County in 2025 (1,723 single-family), 11.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wilson County get to work?
74.3% of Wilson County's workers drive alone and 16.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Wilson County | Tennessee | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4%±0.9 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2%±0.6 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.3%±1.7 pts | 75.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9%±1.1 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.8%±1.3 pts | 12.9% | +10.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.1 min±0.9 | 25.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Wilson County's census tracts?
Wilson County is divided into 28 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,125 (Tract 304.02) to $135,667 (Tract 301.04).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Wilson County compare with Tennessee's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 95 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 95 |
| Residents per square mile | 13th of 95 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 95 |
| Median home value | 2nd of 95 |
| Median gross rent | 4th of 95 |
| Poverty rate | 92nd of 95 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 95 |
| Median age | 69th of 95 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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