Wilson, North Carolina
Wilson: The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina.
About
Wilson is a city located in the county of Buncombe in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 49,167 and a population density of 604 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 49,479 inhabitants.
The city was created 177 years ago in 1849.
Quick Facts about Wilson
| Population | 49,479 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Buncombe County |
| Different from | Wilson County |
| Postal code | 27893–27896 |
| Phone Area Codes | 252 |
| Area | 81.45 km2 |
| Official name | City of Wilson |
| Continent | North America |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.5940,-82.4265 |
| Named for | Louis Dicken Wilson |
| Altitude | 108 feet / 33 meters |
| Capital city | Wilson is capital of Wilson County |
| Establishment | January 29, 1849 (177 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:51:18 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 607 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 0.63% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Wilson is located at 35°35'38"N 82°25'35"W (35.5940000, -82.4265100).
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Official website of Wilson
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Wilson increased by 0.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 49,167 | - | census |
| 2011 | 49,160 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 49,288 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 49,148 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 48,992 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 49,209 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 49,192 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 49,176 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 49,279 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 49,459 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 49,479 | 0.04% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Wilson
1Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park and Museum
301 Goldsboro St S, Wilson, NC 27893, United States View details
Phone: +12526741352 | Website available
2Imagination Station Science & History Museum
224 Nash St SE, Wilson, NC 27893, United States View details
Phone: +12522915113 | Website available
3Wilson Botanical Gardens
1806 Goldsboro St S, Wilson, NC 27893, United States View details
Phone: +12522370113 | Website available
4The Wilson Rose Garden
1800 Herring Ave E, Wilson, NC 27893, United States View details
Phone: +12523992261 | Website available
5Freeman Round House
1202 Hines St SE, Wilson, NC 27893, United States View details
Phone: +12522963056 | Website available
Where to Eat in Wilson
1Historic Downtown Wilson
112 Goldsboro St E, Wilson, NC 27893, United States View details
Phone: +12523992228 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Wilson
1City of Wilson Customer Service
208 Nash St, Wilson, NC 27893 View details
Phone: +12523992200 | Website available
2City Hall
112 Goldsboro St E, Wilson, NC 27893 View details
Phone: +12523992220 | Website available
3Wilson Recycling Collection
1800 Herring Ave E, Wilson, NC 27893 View details
Phone: +12523992485 | Website available
4Wilson City Clerk
112 Goldsboro St E # 3, Wilson, NC 27893 View details
Phone: +12523992302 | Website available
5Wilson City
108 Tarboro St W, Wilson, NC 27893 View details
Phone: +12523992355 | Website available
6Wilson City Business Licenses
208 Nash St N, Wilson, NC 27893 View details
Phone: +12523992200 | Website available
7City of Wilson
112 Goldsboro St E, Wilson, NC 27893 View details
Phone: +12523992200 | Website available
People born in Wilson (35)
People born in Wilson, including historian; Archivist of the US Robert Digges Wimberly Connor, 69th and 71st governor of North Carolina Jim Hunt, football defensive end Julius Peppers, .
More notable people
- Frederick Augustus Woodard (American politician (1854-1915)) he was born in 12/02/1854
- G. K. Butterfield (American politician) he was born in 27/04/1947
- William Hesmer (American soccer player) he was born in 23/11/1981
- Donovan Stewart Correll (American botanist (1908-1983)) he was born in 13/04/1908
- Lee Fields (American singer) he was born in 01/01/1951
- Steve Pittman (American soccer player) he was born in 18/07/1967
- Austen King (American footballer) he was born in 02/05/1990
- Ben Flowers (American baseball player) he was born in 15/06/1927
- Buck Newton (Member of North Carolina General Assembly) he was born in 05/07/1968
- Corey Thomas (former American football player) he was born in 06/06/1975
- Freddie Bynum (American baseball player) he was born in 15/03/1980
- Glenn Bass (American football player) he was born in 12/04/1939
- Ike Lassiter (American football player (1940-2015)) he was born in 15/11/1940
- Jamareo Artis (American musician) he was born in 03/10/1989
- Jean Farmer-Butterfield (North Carolina politician) she was born in 21/10/1947
- John I. Sauls (American politician) he was born in 29/11/1949
- Muriel A. Howard (American academic administrator) she was born in 01/01/1947
- Randy Renfrow (American stock car racing driver) he was born in 28/01/1958
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Wilson, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199865 | Warren Wilson College | Swannanoa (NC) | 28778-2099 |
| 455910 | Center for Massage | Asheville (NC) | 28801 |
| 197887 | Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | Asheville (NC) | 28801-4897 |
| 199032 | Montreat College | Montreat (NC) | 28757-1267 |
| 199111 | University of North Carolina at Asheville | Asheville (NC) | 28804-8510 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Wilson, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
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- Wilson, Louisiana village in the Louisiana, United States with a population of 546 people.
- Wilson, Ohio village in Belmont and Monroe counties of Ohio with a population of 502 people.
- Wilson, Texas city in Lynn County, Texas, United States with a population of 493 people.
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Other cities in Buncombe County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Buncombe County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville | 92,852 | The most populous city in Buncombe County, North Carolina. |
| Albemarle | 16,344 | City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States |
| Black Mountain | 8,256 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Woodfin | 6,679 | City in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Walkertown | 5,290 | City in Forsyth County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Swannanoa | 4,576 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Royal Pines | 4,272 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Weaverville | 4,039 | Town in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Fairview | 3,984 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Avery Creek | 1,950 | Township in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Biltmore Forest | 1,431 | Town of the United States |
| Bent Creek | 1,287 | Census-designated place in Buncombe County, North Carolina |
| Montreat | 939 | Town |
Distance to Other Cities
Wilson distances to largest North Carolina cities