Wilson, Pennsylvania
Wilson: Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America
About
Wilson is a city located in the county of Allegheny in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,896 and a population density of 6,807 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,784 inhabitants.
The city was created 110 years ago in 1913.
Quick Facts about Wilson
| Population : | 7,784 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Allegheny County |
| Postal code : | 18042 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 610 |
| Area : | 1.16 km2 |
| Named for : | Woodrow Wilson |
| Altitude : | 394 feet / 120 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1914 (110 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 21:13:58 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 6,710 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wilson is located at 40°18'36"N 79°53'29"W (40.3100700, -79.8914400).
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Official website of Wilson
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wilson decreased by 1.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,896 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,872 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,861 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,828 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,818 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,777 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,786 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,802 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,824 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,807 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,784 | -0.3% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,386 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,441 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,728 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,441 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 23.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 91.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 90.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 740 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $112,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $909 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $395 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $705 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,941 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.18 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,978 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 30,818 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 97,930 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,230 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,307 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,745 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 15.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 511 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 246 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 104 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 466 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 350 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,848.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.48 |
People born in Wilson (2)
People born in Wilson, including ecologist and professor. Daniel Simberloff, politician Vera Buchanan, .
List
Schools in Wilson
College & universities near Wilson, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215381 | Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics | West Mifflin (PA) | 15122 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wilson, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Wilson
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Glasspor Post Office | Glassport (PA) | 15045 |
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Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allegheny County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 299,226 | The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. |
| Penn Hills | 40,517 | A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. |
| Municipality of Bethel Park | 32,345 | Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania |
| Bethel Park | 32,118 | Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania |
| Mount Lebanon | 31,418 | Municipality in Pennsylvania |
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| Plum | 26,993 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moon | 25,204 | Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Unity | 21,600 | Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Upper Saint Clair | 19,896 | Home rule municipality in Allegheny County |
| West Mifflin | 19,588 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| McKeesport | 18,927 | City in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Wilkinsburg | 15,186 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Franklin Park | 14,883 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Cecil | 13,220 | Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania |
| Elizabeth | 11,494 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Wilson distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
