Wilson Borough, Pennsylvania
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 7682 people, 3164 households, and 1950 families living in the borough. The population density was 6185.9 people per square mile (2388.39/kmē), it would be the 83rd most densely populated borough in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. There were 3345 housing units at an average density of 2697.6 per square mile (1041.55/kmē). The average household size was 2.4 people, and the average family size was 3.05 people. In the borough the population is diverse age-wise, with 24.9% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88 males. The median age is 36.2 years, The median age of males and females living in Wilson Borough was 35 and 37.6 years respectively. The racial makeup of the borough was 93.87% White, 1.84% Black or African American, 0.07% American Indian, 1.56% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 1.52% from two or more races and 1.11% Other races.
The median income for a household in the borough was $37400, making it the 576th highest borough by median household income in Pennsylvania. The median income for a family in the borough was $44707, it would be the 576th highest borough by median family income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The per capita income for the borough was $18625, it would be the 561st highest borough by per capita income in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. The median income was $24418, The median income for males was $31549 versus $18703 for females.
In 2000, 1885 pupils and students, of which 931 are male and 954 are female, 24.54% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 184 nursery or pri school, 98 kindergarten, 887 elementary school, 440 high school and 276 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7682 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7666 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7652 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7607 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7588 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7583 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 7703 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 7696 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 7667 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 7650 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7625 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 96 | 88 | 184 |
| Kindergarten | 23 | 75 | 98 |
| Elementary school | 472 | 415 | 887 |
| High school | 229 | 211 | 440 |
| College or graduate school | 111 | 165 | 276 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson borough, Pennsylvania | $37400 | $44707 | $18625 |
| Northampton County, Pennsylvania | $45234 | $53955 | $21399 |
| Pennsylvania, United States | $40106 | $49184 | $20880 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |