What is the population of Wilson, Oklahoma?

Wilson has a population of approximately 1,725 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Wilson, Oklahoma located?

Wilson is located in Oklahoma, United States, at approximate coordinates 34.1687°, -97.4254°.

What is the median household income in Wilson?

The median household income in Wilson is approximately $60,625 based on the most recent open data.

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Wilson

Total population

1,725

Median home value

$102,500

13.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$60,625

Wilson$61k

National$74k

Elevation285 m

Land area14.72 km²

Coordinates34.17°, -97.43°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

285 m

Area

14.72 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Wilson is a town in Carter County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, the community had 1,399 residents. It is about 17 miles west of Ardmore off US Route 70, and is part of the Ardmore, Oklahoma Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is home to one of the oldest Assemblies of God churches in Oklahoma, the Wilson Assembly of God Church.

History & geography

History

John Ringling (of Ringling Brothers fame) in 1913 built his Oklahoma, New Mexico and Pacific Railway west from Ardmore to the spot that would become Wilson. Ringling himself chose the name—originally “New Wilson”--- as a tribute to Charles Wilson, manager of the Ringling Brothers Circus. A post office was established on January 17, 1914; the town voted to incorporate the same year; and, the name changed to Wilson in 1918.

Geography

Wilson is located in southwestern Carter County. U.S. Highway 70 passes through the city north of the populated center; it leads east to Ardmore, the Carter County seat, and west to Waurika. According to the United States Census Bureau, Wilson has a total area of , of which , or 0.23%, is water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

40.2

Median home value

$102,500

Housing units

846

Poverty rate

17.4%

Unemployment

2.9%

Race & ethnicity

White

81.2%

Black

0.4%

Asian

0.9%

Hispanic

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

34.1687

Longitude

-97.4254

Water area

0.01 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

37.6%

Diabetes

11.5%

Adult obesity

39.8%

Binge drinking

14.9%

Adult smoking

20.1%

No leisure activity

34.1%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

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Schools

Total

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Largest nearby schools

LONE GROVE PRIMARY ES
Elementary · Lone Grove · 440 students · 18.3:1 ratio
LONE GROVE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Elementary · Lone Grove · 326 students · 15.5:1 ratio
WILSON ES
Elementary · Wilson · 317 students · 17.6:1 ratio
ZANEIS PUBLIC SCHOOL
Elementary · Wilson · 272 students · 18.1:1 ratio
HEALDTON ES
Elementary · Healdton · 209 students · 17.4:1 ratio
HEALDTON HS
High · Healdton · 167 students · 15.2:1 ratio
WILSON HS
High · Wilson · 156 students · 14.2:1 ratio
HEALDTON MS
Middle · Healdton · 115 students · 19.2:1 ratio