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Wilson County, NC: growth, migration and housing
Wilson County has 81,150 residents, up 1.7% since 2020 (+0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,954 households moved in and 1,807 moved out (+147 net), bringing in a net $3.6M of income. Median household income is $56,423, the median home $186,000 and median rent $953 a month.
In North Carolina: 69th of 100 counties for 5-year population growth · 66th of 100 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 69th of 100 counties for median household income · 67th of 100 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Wilson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County, NC | 324 | $16.4M |
| Nash County, NC | 272 | $13.5M |
| Johnston County, NC | 147 | $7.5M |
| Pitt County, NC | 107 | $4.2M |
| Wayne County, NC | 96 | $4.0M |
| Edgecombe County, NC | 72 | $2.7M |
| Greene County, NC | 28 | $1.1M |
| Durham County, NC | 26 | $1.1M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Wilson County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wake County, NC | 249 | $18.3M |
| Nash County, NC | 246 | $12.6M |
| Johnston County, NC | 122 | $5.2M |
| Pitt County, NC | 109 | $4.8M |
| Wayne County, NC | 109 | $5.4M |
| Edgecombe County, NC | 99 | $3.1M |
| Guilford County, NC | 37 | $1.5M |
| Greene County, NC | 36 | $1.3M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.