Time Zone: Wilson County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
Wilson County was founded in 1855. Wilson was created by taking area from Edgecombe, , and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Wilson had a population of 78,353 people. This is an increase of 6.15% since the last Census (which gave a population of 73,814 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Wilson represented 0.92% of the total population of North Carolina, making it the state's 33rd most populous county (out of 100 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 81,234 | +10.05% | +3.68% since 2009 |
2009 | 78,353 | +6.15% | +0.85% since 2008 |
2008 | 77,692 | +5.25% | +1.4% since 2007 |
2007 | 76,622 | +3.8% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 73,814 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Wilson County Census Page for Wilson County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Wilson County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Wilson County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Wilson | 48,723 | 44,405 | 9.72% increase |
Elm City | 1,383 | 1,165 | 18.71% increase |
Lucama | 867 | 847 | 2.36% increase |
Stantonsburg | 728 | 726 | 0.28% increase |
Black Creek | 710 | 714 | 0.56% decrease |
Websites for Wilson County
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