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Wilson County, North Carolina

Coordinates: 35°42′N 77°55′W / 35.70°N 77.92°W / 35.70; -77.92
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Wilson County
County
Wilson County Courthouse in Wilson
Wilson County Courthouse in Wilson
Official seal of Wilson County
Seal
Map of North Carolina highlighting Wilson County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 35°42′N 77°55′W / 35.7°N 77.92°W / 35.7; -77.92
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1855
Named forLouis Dicken Wilson
SeatWilson
Largest cityWilson
Area
 • Total374 sq mi (970 km2)
 • Land368 sq mi (950 km2)
 • Water5.6 sq mi (15 km2)  1.5%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total81,234
 • Density221/sq mi (85/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts1st, 13th
Websitewww.wilson-co.com

Wilson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 81,234.[1] The county seat is Wilson.[2]

Wilson County comprises the Wilson, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Rocky Mount-Wilson-Roanoke Rapids, NC Combined Statistical Area

History

The county was formed in 1855 from parts of Edgecombe County, Johnston County, Nash County, and Wayne County. It was named for Louis Dicken Wilson, a state legislator from Edgecombe County and a colonel in the Mexican-American War, who died of fever at Veracruz in 1847.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 374 square miles (970 km2), of which 368 square miles (950 km2) is land and 5.6 square miles (15 km2) (1.5%) is water.[3]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18609,720—
187012,25826.1%
188016,06431.0%
189018,64416.1%
190023,59626.6%
191028,26919.8%
192036,81330.2%
193044,91422.0%
194050,21911.8%
195054,5068.5%
196057,7165.9%
197057,486−0.4%
198063,1329.8%
199066,0614.6%
200073,81411.7%
201081,23410.1%
2015 (est.)81,714[4]0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]
1790-1960[6] 1900-1990[7]
1990-2000[8] 2010-2013[1]

As of the census[9] of 2000, there 73,814 people, 28,613 households, and 19,771 families residing in the county. The population density was 199 people per square mile (77/km²). There were 30,729 housing units at an average density of 83 per square mile (32/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 55.83% White, 39.33% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.21% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. 6.04% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 28,613 households out of which 31.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.10% were married couples living together, 16.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.90% were non-families. 26.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.60% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $33,116, and the median income for a family was $41,551. Males had a median income of $30,364 versus $21,997 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,102. About 13.80% of families and 18.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.70% of those under age 18 and 21.30% of those age 65 or over.

Law and government

Wilson County Government is a member of the regional Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments.

Wilson County has several law enforcement agencies. Those agencies are as follows:

  • Wilson County Sheriff's Office
  • Wilson Police Department (City of Wilson)
  • Stantonsburg Police Department (Town of Stantonsburg)
  • Black Creek Police Department (Town of Black Creek)
  • Sharpsburg Police Department (Town of Sharpsburg)

Communities

Map of Wilson County, North Carolina with municipal and township labels

City

Towns

Unincorporated community

Rock Ridge, Wilson County North Carolina

Townships

  • Black Creek
  • Cross Roads
  • Gardners
  • Old Fields
  • Saratoga
  • Springhill
  • Stantonsburg
  • Taylors
  • Toisnot
  • Wilson

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  3. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  4. ^ "County Totals Dataset: Population, Population Change and Estimated Components of Population Change: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  5. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  6. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  7. ^ Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  8. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  9. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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