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Wilson, KS
City in Ellsworth County, Kansas.
Population
833
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,392
ZIP codes
0
Wilson and its ZIP codes
Wilson at a glance
- Wilson is about 39 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,145, 20% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $75,700 (65% below Kansas) and median rent is $739 a month.
Local data for Wilson, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilson, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,145
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$75,700
Median rent
$739/mo
Homeownership
78.6%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
43.7
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (332), Irish Americans (67), Russian Americans (19).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ellsworth County. PPP loans are for Wilson.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,199
2,291 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,858
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$45.72M
FY 2026, $7,171 per person
How people get to work
Wilson, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilson, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
739
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 19°F
26.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilson, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Wilson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DorranceCity | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Bunker HillCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Sylvan GroveCity | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| EllsworthCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| LucasCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| HolyroodCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| BeaverCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.1 |
| KanopolisCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| OdinCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4 |
| LorraineCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| SusankCity | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| RussellCity | 21 mi | 4.9 |
| ClaflinCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| BushtonCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| LurayCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Lincoln CenterCity | 23 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilson, KS in?
- Wilson is in Ellsworth County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Wilson, KS?
- About 833 people live in Wilson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilson?
- Nearby places include Dorrance (6.4 mi), Bunker Hill (13 mi), Sylvan Grove (14 mi), Ellsworth (15 mi), Lucas (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023