Wilson, North Carolina
Wilson: The most populous city in Wilson County, North Carolina. It is located on the Neuse River in eastern North Carolina. Wilson is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Wilson Historical Society and the Wilson Arts Center.
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 175 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 |
| Named for : | Louis Dicken Wilson |
| Altitude : | 108 feet / 33 meters |
| Capital city : | Wilson is capital of Wilson County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1849 (175 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 06:17:08 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 607 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.63% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wilson is located at 35°35'38"N 82°25'35"W (35.5940000, -82.4265100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Wilson
Demographics
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
1 Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park and Museum
301 Goldsboro St S, Wilson, NC 27893, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Imagination Station Science & History Museum
224 Nash St SE, Wilson, NC 27893, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Wilson Botanical Gardens
1806 Goldsboro St S, Wilson, NC 27893, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 The Wilson Rose Garden
1800 Herring Ave E, Wilson, NC 27893, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Freeman Round House
1202 Hines St SE, Wilson, NC 27893, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Wilson
1 Historic Downtown Wilson
112 Goldsboro St E, Wilson, NC 27893, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Wilson
1 City of Wilson Customer Service
208 Nash St, Wilson, NC 27893 ➦ Show Map
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2 City Hall
112 Goldsboro St E, Wilson, NC 27893 ➦ Show Map
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3 Wilson Recycling Collection
1800 Herring Ave E, Wilson, NC 27893 ➦ Show Map
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4 Wilson City Clerk
112 Goldsboro St E # 3, Wilson, NC 27893 ➦ Show Map
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5 City of Wilson
112 Goldsboro St E, Wilson, NC 27893 ➦ Show Map
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6 Wilson City
108 Tarboro St W, Wilson, NC 27893 ➦ Show Map
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7 Wilson City Business Licenses
208 Nash St N, Wilson, NC 27893 ➦ Show Map
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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, .
List
- 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
Schools in Wilson
College & universities near Wilson, NC
| 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 |
| 455178 | Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts | Asheville (NC) | 28801 |
| 199111 | University of North Carolina at Asheville | Asheville (NC) | 28804-8510 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wilson, NC
| 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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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
