Wilson, North Carolina

Wilson: County seat of Wilson County, North Carolina, USA

About

Wilson is a place located in the county of Wilson in the U.S. state of North Carolina.

Wilson is a great place to live and work. It's one of the fastest growing cities in North Carolina, with a population of just over 50,000 people. The cost of living is about 8% lower than the national average. The city has recently been named one of the best places to retire in America, as well as one of the safest cities in North Carolina.

The city has a great downtown area with lots of restaurants and shopping options, including an outlet mall and several big-box stores. There are also several parks and recreation areas within walking distance from downtown or close by on public transportation routes.

It is the birthplace of actor James Earl Jones and former football player Joe Namath.

If you're looking for something fun to do on your next trip to Wilson, check out their annual Christmas parade or visit one of their museums like the Museum of Aviation or the International Civil Rights Museum at Black History Museum & Cultural Center.

Quick Facts about Wilson

Population : 49,643
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
County : Wilson County
Different from : Wilson County
Postal code : 27893–27896
Phone Area Codes : 252
Official name : City of Wilson
Water as percent of area : 2.86%
Land as percent of area : 97.14%
Continent : North America
Named for : Louis Dicken Wilson
Altitude : 108 feet / 33 meters
Capital city : Wilson is capital of Wilson County
Establishment : January 01, 1849 (175 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 04:24:12 (19th March 2024)

Geography

Wilson is located at 35°43'17"N 77°54'56"W (35.7212700, -77.9155400).

Wilson map

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Other cities in Wilson County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wilson County , NC.

City Name Population Title
Elm City 1,296 City in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Lucama 1,155 Town in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States
Stantonsburg 780 Township in Wilson County, North Carolina
Black Creek 767 Human settlement in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Saratoga 408 Town of the United States, North Carolina
Sims 286 Human settlement in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Wilson distances to largest North Carolina cities