Wilson, OK Demographics

A map of Wilson's Population by Race

Wilson, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 1,725, a large increase from the 1,399 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.8% White, 9.9% Multiracial, 5.1% Native American/Other, 3.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wilson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wilson has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wilson, that probability was 35.6% in 2020 and 33.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wilson is ranked the 162nd most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Wilson was ranked the 177th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wilson's White Population

1,393 residents of Wilson, or 80.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wilson is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Wilson ranks 147th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilson's White population has grown by an estimated 25.7%. White residents' share of Wilson's population has increased from 79.2% to 80.8%.

Wilson is more White than neighboring Healdton (77% White), Ringling (72.5% White), Cornish (80.6% White), and Lone Grove (73.5% White). Wilson is less White than neighboring Fox (90.5% White).

Wilson's Black Population

7 residents of Wilson, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wilson is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Wilson ranks 470th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilson's Black population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Black residents' share of Wilson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Wilson is more Black than neighboring Healdton (0.3% Black), Ringling (0% Black), Cornish (0% Black), and Fox (0% Black). Wilson is less Black than neighboring Lone Grove (2.1% Black).

Wilson's Asian Population

16 residents of Wilson, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wilson is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Wilson ranks 429th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilson's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 16. Asian residents' share of Wilson's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.9%.

Wilson is more Asian than neighboring Healdton (0% Asian), Ringling (0.1% Asian), Cornish (0% Asian), Lone Grove (0% Asian), and Fox (0% Asian).

Wilson's Hispanic Population

51 residents of Wilson, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wilson is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Wilson ranks 629th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilson's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Wilson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Wilson is more Hispanic than neighboring Cornish (1% Hispanic), and Fox (0% Hispanic). Wilson is less Hispanic than neighboring Healdton (7.3% Hispanic), Ringling (10.4% Hispanic), and Lone Grove (5.9% Hispanic).

Wilson's Native American/Other Population

88 residents of Wilson, or 5.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wilson is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Wilson ranks 486th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wilson's population has decreased from 8.8% to 5.1%.

Wilson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Healdton (3.1% Native American/Other), and Fox (0% Native American/Other). Wilson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ringling (5.8% Native American/Other), Cornish (6.1% Native American/Other), and Lone Grove (8.3% Native American/Other).

Wilson's Multiracial Population

170 residents of Wilson, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wilson is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Wilson ranks 472nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 34.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Wilson's population has increased from 9.0% to 9.9%.

Wilson is more Multiracial than neighboring Fox (9.5% Multiracial). Wilson is less Multiracial than neighboring Healdton (12.3% Multiracial), Ringling (11.2% Multiracial), Cornish (12.2% Multiracial), and Lone Grove (10.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.