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Wilson, AR
City in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
Population
1,023
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
977
ZIP codes
0
Wilson and its ZIP codes
Wilson at a glance
- Wilson is about 17 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,646, 29% above the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $145,300 (23% below Arkansas) and median rent is $1,000 a month.
Local data for Wilson, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilson, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,646
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$145,300
Median rent
$1,000/mo
Homeownership
72.6%
Bachelor's or higher
26.7%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (64), German Americans (48), Dutch Americans (9).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mississippi County. PPP loans are for Wilson.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,201
19,773 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,873
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$257M
FY 2026, $6,315 per person
How people get to work
Wilson, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.1%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilson, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
644
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 31°F
52.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilson, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Wilson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MarieTown | 3.8 mi | 0.1 |
| BassettTown | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| JoinerCity | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| KeiserCity | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| OsceolaCity | 9.2 mi | 11.5 |
| DyessTown | 9.6 mi | 1 |
| Randolph, TNCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.4 |
| Gilt Edge, TNCity | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| VictoriaTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| BirdsongTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Burlison, TNTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| LuxoraCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| EtowahTown | 15 mi | 5.9 |
| Munford, TNCity | 16 mi | 9.5 |
| Garland, TNTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| LepantoCity | 16 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilson, AR in?
- Wilson is in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Wilson, AR?
- About 1,023 people live in Wilson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilson?
- Nearby places include Marie (3.8 mi), Bassett (5.2 mi), Joiner (7.2 mi), Keiser (7.8 mi), Osceola (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023