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Wilson, OK
City in Carter County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,725
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
306
ZIP codes
0
Wilson and its ZIP codes
Wilson at a glance
- Wilson is about 5.2 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 162nd among 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $60,625, 7% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $102,500 (49% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $869 a month.
Local data for Wilson, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilson, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,625
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$102,500
Median rent
$869/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
32.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (199), Irish Americans (178), Mexican Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carter County. PPP loans are for Wilson.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,303
23,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,594
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$343M
FY 2026, $7,143 per person
How people get to work
Wilson, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.3%
- Carpooled17.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home19.2%
Average one-way commute: 32.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilson, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
797
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
40
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 27°F
37.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilson, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Wilson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HealdtonCity | 4.6 mi | 16.1 |
| RinglingTown | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Lone GroveCity | 10 mi | 24.8 |
| CornishTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| FoxCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| ArdmoreCity | 18 mi | 49.8 |
| LocoTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| SpringerTown | 20 mi | 14.9 |
| LeonTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| BurneyvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 17.3 |
| Ratliff CityTown | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| GreenvilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| TatumsTown | 21 mi | 2 |
| Gene AutryTown | 23 mi | 4 |
| MariettaCity | 24 mi | 2.6 |
| DicksonTown | 24 mi | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wilson, OK in?
- Wilson is in Carter County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Wilson, OK?
- About 1,725 people live in Wilson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wilson?
- Nearby places include Healdton (4.6 mi), Ringling (9.7 mi), Lone Grove (10 mi), Cornish (10 mi), Fox (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023