Wilson County, North Carolina Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Wilson County, North Carolina
Wilson County, North Carolina Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
79,290
Median Age
40.6
Male Median
39.2
Female Median
42.1
Wilson County, North Carolina Population Growth

Wilson County, North Carolina Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -0.3%%.
-0.3%% Growth
Wilson County, North Carolina Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Wilson County, North Carolina Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.6 | 79,290 |
| 2023 | 40.7 | 78,648 |
| 2022 | 40.9 | 78,667 |
| 2021 | 40.5 | 78,844 |
| 2020 | 40.5 | 81,579 |
| 2019 | 40.5 | 81,435 |
| 2018 | 40.6 | 81,336 |
| 2017 | 40.4 | 81,379 |
| 2016 | 40.3 | 81,617 |
| 2015 | 39.9 | 81,581 |
| 2014 | 39.5 | 81,499 |
| 2013 | 39.1 | 81,365 |
| 2012 | 38.8 | 81,020 |
| 2011 | 38.7 | 80,351 |
| 2010 | 38.5 | 79,533 |
Wilson County, North Carolina Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.8% |
| 5–17 | 16.9% |
| 18–24 | 8.8% |
| 25–34 | 12.3% |
| 35–54 | 23.7% |
| 55–64 | 13.2% |
| 65+ | 19.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Wilson County, North Carolina
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 72.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 33.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Wilson County, North Carolina
The median age in Wilson County, North Carolina is 40.6 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Wilson County, North Carolina is 79,290.
In Wilson County, North Carolina, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.9%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Wilson County, North Carolina is aging.