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 a major vacation destination. Much of the town’s population is seasonal: many people own second homes and only live there part-time, during the vacation season. The effect on the local economy is that many of the businesses are dependent on tourist dollars, and may operate only during the high season. As the vacation season ends, Wilson’s population drops significantly, such that year-round residents will notice that the city is a much quieter place to live.
In addition, Wilson is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates". Urban sophisticates are educated, wealthy, executives and professionals, who have urbane tastes in books, food, and travel, whether they actually live in a big city, or choose to reside in a small town. In big or medium-sized cities, urban sophisticates tend to frequent art institutions such as opera, symphonies, ballet, live theatre, and museums.
Wilson is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the 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 like to read, write and learn? If you move to Wilson, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Wilson is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 82.65% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 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.