The Town FilesWilson County, North Carolina
79,290 people. The median home is worth $186,000 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $56,423.
Towns in Wilson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson | 47,851 | $210,700 | $52,485 | 39.5 |
| Elm City | 1,218 | $109,300 | $36,150 | 43.1 |
| Lucama | 1,036 | $115,500 | $54,583 | 29.3 |
| Stantonsburg | 762 | $132,600 | $61,176 | 42.5 |
| Black Creek | 692 | $112,200 | $53,750 | 39.3 |
People and housing
| Wilson County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $186,000 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $953 | $969 |
| Median household income | $56,423 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 40.6 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.8% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
35,117 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,643 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 402 storm events in Wilson County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Wilson County has been included in 28 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).