Wilson City PUMA, NC

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2021 Population

99,388

3.11% 1-year decline

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.6

0.247% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

19.3%

4.15% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$47,149

6.02% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$120,300

2.65% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

40,632

2.39% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Wilson City PUMA, NC had a population of 99.4k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $47,149. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wilson City PUMA, NC declined from 102,583 to 99,388, a −3.11% decrease and its median household income grew from $44,470 to $47,149, a 6.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wilson City PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (38.4%), Other (Hispanic) (6.2%), White (Hispanic) (3.4%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.33%).

12.1% of the households in Wilson City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.6% of the residents in Wilson City PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wilson & Greene Counties--Wilson City PUMA, NC are Wilson Community College (468 degrees awarded in 2021), Barton College (282 degrees), and Mitchells Academy (8 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Wilson City PUMA, NC was $120,300, and the homeownership rate was 60.3%.

Most people in Wilson City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Wilson City PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Wilson City PUMA, NC borders Rocky Mount City PUMA, NC, Johnston County PUMA, NC, Wayne County PUMA, NC, Lenoir, Onslow (North) & Jones Counties PUMA, NC, and Greenville City PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Wilson City PUMA, NC is home to a population of 99.4k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.34% of Wilson City PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (6.3k people).

In 2021, there were 1.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (45.8k people) in Wilson City PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 38.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.16k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Wilson City PUMA, NC are Spanish (9,597 households), Haitian (217 households), and Arabic (183 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

50,491

Women

50.7%

49,093

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 99,584 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.6%

2021 Citizenship

95.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.6% of Wilson City PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wilson City PUMA, NC was 95.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wilson City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wilson City PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
45.8k ± 362
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
38.1k ± 372
Other (Hispanic)
6.16k ± 743

11.8%

Hispanic Population

11.8k people

11.8% of the people in Wilson City PUMA, NC are hispanic (11.8k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wilson City PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,746 ± 1,474 people
Colombia
322 ± 440 people
Haiti
242 ± 381 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wilson City PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 3,746 Wilson City PUMA, NC residents, followed by Colombia with 322 and Haiti with 242.

Foreign-Born Population

6.34%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.3k people

6.23%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.39k people

As of 2021, 6.34% of Wilson City PUMA, NC residents (6.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wilson City PUMA, NC was 6.23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wilson City PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
9,597 households (10.2%)
Haitian
217 households (0.232%)
Arabic
183 households (0.195%)

12.1% of the households in Wilson City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Wilson City PUMA, NC was Spanish. 10.2% of the households in Wilson City PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,610 ± 282
Gulf War (2001-)
1,107 ± 248
Gulf War (1990s)
1,063 ± 260

Wilson City PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wilson City PUMA, NC employs 40.6k people. The largest industries in Wilson City PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (3,490 people), Construction (2,843 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,407 people), and the highest paying industries are Fuel dealers ($139,860), Offices of dentists ($83,652), and Computer Systems Design ($83,525).

Males in Wilson City PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,668. The income inequality in Wilson City PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.415, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,654

Women

52%

19,975

Men

48%

The workforce of Wilson City PUMA, NC in 2020 was 41,629 people, with 52% woman, and 48% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Wilson City PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

40.6k

2021 Value

−2.39%

1 Year decline

± −2.39%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wilson City PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −2.39%, from 41.6k employees to 40.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wilson City PUMA, NC, are Cashiers (1,523 people), Registered nurses (1,349 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,274 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wilson City PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

40.6k

2021 Value

−2.39%

1 Year decline

± −2.39%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wilson City PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −2.39%, from 41.6k employees to 40.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wilson City PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,490 people), Construction (2,843 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,407 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wilson City PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Wilson City PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$37,562

Median earning men ± $2,092

$28,738

Median earning women ± $1,499

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,968), Public Administration ($51,653), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,524).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($58,273), Public Administration ($46,725), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,811).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Wilson City PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Wilson City PUMA, NC awarded 758 degrees. The student population of Wilson City PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,073 male students and 1,881 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wilson City PUMA, NC are White (368 and 51%), followed by Black or African American (212 and 29.4%), Hispanic or Latino (87 and 12.1%), and Asian (16 and 2.22%).

The largest universities in Wilson City PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Wilson Community College (468 and 61.7%), Barton College (282 and 37.2%), and Mitchells Academy (8 and 1.06%).

The most popular majors in Wilson & Greene Counties--Wilson City PUMA, NC are Registered Nursing (97 and 12.8%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (94 and 12.4%), and General Business Administration & Management (82 and 10.8%).

The median tuition cost in Wilson & Greene Counties--Wilson City PUMA, NC for private four year colleges is $33,430.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Wilson City PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 98.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,954 (36.3% men and 63.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,954 students enrolled in Wilson City PUMA, NC, 36.3% men and 63.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,373 records, of which 61.1% were women and 38.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
45 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded
Social Work
25 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wilson & Greene Counties--Wilson City PUMA, NC was Registered Nursing with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Wilson & Greene Counties--Wilson City PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wilson Community College
468 degrees awarded
Barton College
282 degrees awarded
Mitchells Academy
8 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wilson Community College with 468 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 241 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wilson City PUMA, NC, which is 0.466 times less than the 517 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 368 degrees mean that there were 1.74 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 212 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,430) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($140) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.26% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.638% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Wilson City PUMA, NC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (26.3k), Some college (16.1k), and Secondary Education (16.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wilson City PUMA, NC was $120,300 in 2021, which is 0.491 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $117,200 to $120,300, a 2.65% increase. The homeownership rate in Wilson City PUMA, NC is 60.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wilson City PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 23.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wilson City PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Wilson City PUMA, NC is $47,149. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Wilson City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Housing

Property

$120,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,862

$23,365

Median Property Taxes

±$1,102

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wilson City PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wilson City PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.3%

Homeownership

2021

63.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 60.3% of the housing units in Wilson City PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wilson City PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Wilson City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Wilson City PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,149

Median Household Income

± $1,633

38.8k

Number of Households

± 1,496

In 2021, the median household income of the 38.8k households in Wilson City PUMA, NC grew to $47,149 from the previous year's value of $44,470.

The following chart displays the households in Wilson City PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.415

2021 Wage GINI in Wilson City PUMA, NC

0.419

2020 Wage GINI in Wilson City PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Wilson City PUMA, NC was 0.415 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.984% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wilson City PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wilson City PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wilson City PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.1%)
Carpooled (9.8%)
Worked At Home (3.38%)

In 2021, 84.1% of workers in Wilson City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.8%) and those who worked at home (3.38%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wilson City PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.56% of the workforce in Wilson City PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wilson City PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wilson City PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wilson City PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wilson City PUMA, NC (18.5k out of 95.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wilson City PUMA, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

86.6% of the population of Wilson City PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 37.3% on employee plans, 22.6% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.4%

Uninsured

37.3%

Employer Coverage

22.6%

Medicaid

13.4%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.31%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wilson City PUMA, NC grew by 7.71% from 12.5% to 13.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wilson City PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.