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Wilson, NY
Village in Niagara County, New York.
Population
1,379
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,696
ZIP codes
0
Wilson and its ZIP codes
Wilson at a glance
- Wilson is about 4 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,639, 29% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,700 (59% below New York) and median rent is $768 a month.
Local data for Wilson, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilson, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,639
Poverty rate
23.2%
Median home value
$172,700
Median rent
$768/mo
Homeownership
81.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
46.7
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (296), Irish Americans (219), Polish Americans (164).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Niagara County. PPP loans are for Wilson.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,588
68,617 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,228
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $7,510 per person
How people get to work
Wilson, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.2%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.7%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilson, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
538
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
453
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
34.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilson, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
Cities near Wilson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OlcottCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3.6 |
| RansomvilleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 5.9 |
| NewfaneCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 5.3 |
| SanbornCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| LockportCity | 12 mi | 8.4 |
| YoungstownVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| BarkerVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| South LockportCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.2 |
| LewistonVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| GasportCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.1 |
| Niagara UniversityCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| RapidsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.6 |
| Niagara FallsCity | 17 mi | 14.1 |
| North TonawandaCity | 18 mi | 10.1 |
| MiddleportVillage | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| TonawandaCity | 21 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilson, NY in?
- Wilson is in Niagara County, New York.
- What is the population of Wilson, NY?
- About 1,379 people live in Wilson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilson?
- Nearby places include Olcott (5.5 mi), Ransomville (6.4 mi), Newfane (7 mi), Sanborn (11 mi), Lockport (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023