As NC's Research Triangle grows, the Wilson area is becoming the home to more and more business executives. Wilson is located in Wilson County and is the home to agricultural and manufacturing industries as well as NC's largest antique market. As part of a Combined Statistical Area, which also encompasses the greater Rocky Mount area, this CSA population is currently over 200,000 residents.
| US Census 2010 | Number | Percent |
| Wilson Population | 49,610 | 100% |
| Wilson County | 81,867 | |
| Sex and Age | ||
| Male | 22,890 | 46.6% |
| Female | 26,277 | 39.2% |
| Male Median Age (years) | 34.8 | |
| Female Median Age (years) | 39.2 | |
| Race | ||
| One Race | 48,332 | 98.3% |
| White | 21,090 | 42.9% |
| Black or African American | 23,530 | 47.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,606 | 9.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 138 | .3% |
| Asian | 594, | 1.2% |
| Other | 2,961 | 6% |
| Two or More Races | 835 | 1.7% |
| Income | $20,903 | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,539 | |
| Median Household Income |
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