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Determining where residents will live, work, and play is vital to the county's plan for growth. Data can tell a compelling story about the challenges and opportunities ahead for the county. The information below provides a snapshot of Wilson County's demographics, workforce, affordability, and forecasted changes.
POPULATION & DEMOGRAPHICS
Our vision is to create a comprehensive and inclusive land use master plan that reflects the needs and aspirations of the Wilson County community. Our goal is to establish a framework that supports responsible growth and enhances the quality of life for current and future generations. Since 2010, over 280 people have been added to the county every month, representing a 30% increase in population. By 2045, over 250,000 people are expected to live in the county, necessitating an updated plan to accommodate this growth.
PEOPLE GAINED EACH MONTH BETWEEN
2010-2020
281
CURRENT POPULATION
OF WILSON
COUNTY
147K
INCREASE SINCE
2010
30%
POPULATION DENSITY MAP
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY
WHERE RESIDENTS WORK
JOBS AND ECONOMY
There are currently 76,738 jobs in Wilson county, and 195 new jobs have been created per month between 20100 and 2020 which is an increase of 44%. 30% of Wilson county workers are in the Professional Services field, 26% in Retail and Hospitality, 16% in Industrial/ Utilities/ Logistics, 8% Government, and 2% work on farms.
WHERE WORKERS LIVE
LAND USE SNAPSHOT
There are 365,357 acres of land in Wilson County, divided into 56,172 individual parcels. The majority of the land, 69%, is used for open spaces or agricultural purposes, while 24% is designated for residential use. The remaining 8% is allocated for public, commercial, or industrial use.
TOTAL ACRES OF
LAND IN WILSON
COUNTY
365K
INDIVIDUAL
PARCELS
56K
ACRES OF IMPERVIOUS
COVER GAINED PER
MONTH
2010-2019
25
