Wilson, WI Demographics

A map of Wilson's Population by Race

Wilson, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 200, a decrease from the 209 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.0% White, 6.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wisconsin 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 6.5% in 2020 and 11.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wilson is ranked the 691st most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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 684th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wilson's White Population

188 residents of Wilson, or 94.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wilson is significantly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Wilson ranks 53rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilson's White population has declined by an estimated 6.9%. White residents' share of Wilson's population has decreased from 96.7% to 94.0%.

Wilson is more White than neighboring Glenwood City (92.1% White), Knapp (87.2% White), Downing (79.7% White), and Spring Valley (93.2% White). Wilson is less White than neighboring Woodville (96.4% White).

Wilson's Black Population

0 residents of Wilson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wilson is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Wilson ranks 606th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilson's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Wilson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Wilson is less Black than neighboring Knapp (7.3% Black), and Spring Valley (0.6% Black).

Wilson's Asian Population

0 residents of Wilson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wilson is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Wilson ranks 594th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilson's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Wilson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Wilson is less Asian than neighboring Glenwood City (2.1% Asian), and Woodville (0.3% Asian).

Wilson's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Wilson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wilson is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Wilson ranks 654th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Wilson's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Wilson is less Hispanic than neighboring Glenwood City (1.9% Hispanic), Downing (11.1% Hispanic), Woodville (1.6% Hispanic), and Spring Valley (3.3% Hispanic).

Wilson's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Wilson, or 0.0% 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 Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Wilson ranks 696th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilson's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Wilson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Wilson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glenwood City (1% Native American/Other), Downing (3.7% Native American/Other), and Woodville (0.1% Native American/Other).

Wilson's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Wilson, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wilson is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Wilson ranks 653rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Wilson's population has increased from 1.9% to 6.0%.

Wilson is more Multiracial than neighboring Glenwood City (2.9% Multiracial), Knapp (5.5% Multiracial), Downing (5.5% Multiracial), Woodville (1.6% Multiracial), and Spring Valley (2.9% 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.