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Wilson city, NC

ZIP 27893 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 27893

27893 has a population of 38,626 with a median age of 37.8 yrs (46.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
28.3%-54% vs US avg
x
Black
54.8%+342% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
15.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.0%+14% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.8%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
17.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
21.3%+92% vs US avg
x
High school
35.5%+35% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.8%-1% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.5%-57% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
38.5%-20% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.5%
x
Diversity Index
60/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
30.6%+167% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.9%+115% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.0%+1% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.2%+29% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.0%+110% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
53.3%+819% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 27893

Poverty Rate
30.6%+167% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.0%+1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.9%+115% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.0%+110% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.2%+29% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
16.4%+105% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
26.7%+128% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
53.3%+819% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population38,626
Median age37.8
Poverty rate30.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White28.3%
Hispanic15.5%
Black54.8%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born29.9%