Wilson is a very small town located in the state of Wyoming. With a population of 1,567 people and two associated neighborhoods, Wilson is the 43rd largest community in Wyoming.
Wilson home prices are not only among the most expensive in Wyoming, but Wilson real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.
Of important note, Wilson is also a town of artists. Wilson has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Wilson’s character.
A relatively large number of people in Wilson telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 24.46% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Another notable thing is that Wilson is an extremely popular vacation destination. A significant portion of the population is seasonal. During the vacation season, the town experiences a large influx of people who take up residence in second homes they own in the area. As the vacation season ends, the population drops again, leaving behind a substantially quieter and smaller town.
In addition, Wilson is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness'. But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.
Because of many things, Wilson is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Wilson a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Wilson has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Wilson’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Wilson. 82.65% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.
The per capita income in Wilson in 2022 was $94,787, which is wealthy relative to Wyoming and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $379,148 for a family of four. However, Wilson contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Wilson home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Wilson residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Wilson include English, Irish, Scottish, Italian, and German.
The most common language spoken in Wilson is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.