Wilson, Arkansas
Wilson: human settlement in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States of America
About
Wilson is a city located in the county of Mississippi in the U.S. state of Arkansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 903 and a population density of 324 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 803 inhabitants.
The city was created 67 years ago in 1959.
Quick Facts about Wilson
| Population | 803 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Arkansas (United States) |
| County | Mississippi County |
| Phone Area Codes | 870 |
| Area | 2.79 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.58% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.42% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.5681,-90.0420 |
| Altitude | 240 feet / 73 meters |
| Establishment | March 19, 1959 (67 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:43:20 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 72395 |
| Density | 288 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.45% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Wilson is located at 35°34'5"N 90°2'31"W (35.5681400, -90.0420300).
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Weather
79°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 10 mph SSW
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Wilson decreased by 12.45% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 903 | - | census |
| 2011 | 909 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 905 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 887 | -2.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 880 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 874 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 860 | -1.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 849 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 829 | -2.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 815 | -1.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 803 | -1.49% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,638 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,761 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -14.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,976 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,757 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 28.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.0% |
| White only, percent : | 41.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 51.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 39.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 223 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.1% |
Wilson zip code is 72395.
County name: Mississippi, County
fips: 05093
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 44.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $81,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $909 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $423 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $640 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,750 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.41 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 77.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 64.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,558 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 26,509 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 697,944 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 79,856 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,573 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $31,436 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,484 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 27.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 465 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 186 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 201 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 146 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 271 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 27 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 387 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 792.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.79 |
People born in Wilson (1)
American academic Charles N. Millican was born in Wilson
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wilson, AR. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219921 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Covington | Covington (TN) | 38019 |
| 107327 | Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville (AR) | 72316-1109 |
| 483744 | Vibe Barber College | memphis (TN) | 38107-2538 |
| 220853 | Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Memphis | Memphis (TN) | 38105-3604 |
| 221351 | Rhodes College | Memphis (TN) | 38112-1690 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wilson, AR. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | Central Station | Central Station | RAIL |
| NBN | Newbern–Dyersburg | 108 Jefferson St | RAIL |
| WNR | Walnut Ridge | 109 Southwest Front Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Wilson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson Post Office | Wilson (AR) | 72395 |
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Other cities in Mississippi County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mississippi County , AR.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Blytheville | 13,216 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Osceola | 6,576 | City in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States |
| Manila | 3,339 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Gosnell | 3,066 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Leachville | 1,843 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Luxora | 1,007 | City in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Keiser | 663 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Joiner | 495 | City in Arkansas, USA |
| Dyess | 358 | Township in Mississippi County, Arkansas |
| Etowah | 312 | Town in Mississippi County, Arkansas |
| Dell | 184 | Town in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States |
| Burdette | 165 | Township in Mississippi County, Arkansas |
| Bassett | 156 | Human settlement in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States of America |
| Marie | 70 | Town in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States |
| Birdsong | 41 | U. |