Jamie Stitt
Assistant Commissioner, Business and Workforce Development
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Nashville, TN 37243Common Search Terms
Wilson County
County Profile ToolWilson County
Population & Demographics
Location
Time Zone
Central Time Zone
Grand Division
Middle Tennessee
Area (Square Miles)
571.1
County Seat
Lebanon
Metropolitan Area
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN
ECD Region
Northern Middle
Population
Population
(2020)
147,737
Population
(2022)
149,096
Population Change
(2020 - 2022)
0.9%
Population Forecast
(2040)
225,179
Foreign Born Population
8,381
Foreign Born Persons (Percentage of Population)
5.60%
Language Other Than English Spoken At Home
7.40%
Civilian Veteran Population
9,366
Race (Percentage of Population)
White Alone
83.80%
Black or African American, alone
7.00%
American Indian And Alaska Native, alone
0.10%
Asian, alone
1.90%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, alone
0.00%
Some Other Race, alone
2.30%
Two or More Races
4.90%
Hispanic or Latino
5.00%
Age (Percentage of Population)
Male
Female
Total
Under 5 Years Old
Male: 5.90%
Female: 0.058
Total: 5.80%
Under 18 Years Old
Male: 24.10%
Female: 22.40%
Total: 23.30%
18-64 Years Old
Male: 61.50%
Female: 60.50%
Total: 60.90%
65 Years and Over
Male: 14.40%
Female: 17.10%
Total: 15.80%
Median Age
Male: 40
Female: 39.1
Total: 41
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 5-Year American Community Survey
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Tennessee State Data Center (2024)
Housing & Income
Housing & Income
Households
55,037
Homeownership Rate
77.1%
Persons Per Household
2.68
Living In Same House 1 Year & Over
87.4%
Median Home Value
$358,900
Annual Home Sales
2,508
Median Sale Price of Homes Sold
$461,527
Persons In Households With Income Below Poverty Level
8.3%
Total Personal Income
$10.3B
Personal Income Per Capita
$65,138
County Median Wage
$19.22
Household Income & Benefits
Percent of Household
Less Than $10,000
3.7%
$10,000 to $14,999
2.4%
$15,000 to $24,999
4.5%
$25,000 to $34,999
5.8%
$35,000 to $49,999
9.2%
$50,000 to $74,999
15.8%
$75,000 to $99,999
14.2%
$100,000 to $149,999
22.1%
$150,000 to $199,999
11.1%
$200,000 or More
11.2%
Median Household Income
$89,462
Percentage of Households by Income Range
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 5-Year American Community Survey
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (2023)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (2023)
Lightcast (2023)
Tax Structure
Property Tax
Property Tax Rate (County)
$1.9089
State Property Tax
None
Assessment Ratio: Residential Property
25%
Assessment Ratio: Farm Property
25%
Assessment Ratio: Commercial/Industrial Property
40%
Assessment Ratio: Public Utility Property
55%
Assessment Ratio: Business Personal Property
30%
State Tax
State Income Tax on Wages
None
State Income Tax: Interest from Bonds and Notes and Dividends from Stock
None (Hall Income tax was fully repealed January 1, 2021)
Excise Tax (State)
6.5% of Tennessee taxable income
Franchise Tax (state)
0.25% of the greater of net worth or real and tangible property in Tennessee. The minimum tax is $100.
Unemployment Insurance Tax (state)
2.7% of the first $7,000 in wages for new employers
Sales Tax
State Sales Tax Rate
7.0%
County Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
Local Sales Tax Collections
(FY 2023)
$107,003,506
Local Sales Tax Collections
(FY 2024)
$105,518,911
Local Sales Tax Collections Growth
(FY 2023 - FY 2024)
1.41%
State Bond Ratings
Moody's
Aaa
Standard & Poor's
AAA
Fitch
AAA
Debt per Capita
State Debt per Capita
$988
County Debt Per Capita
$3,067
Sources:
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury (2024)
Tennessee Department of Revenue (2024)
The Tax Foundation (2024)
Labor Force
Labor Force Estimates (2024)
Tennessee
Wilson
Labor Force
Tennessee: 3,420,373
Wilson: 87,185
Employment
Tennessee: 3,303,023
Wilson: 84,726
Unemployment
Tennessee: 117,350
Wilson: 2,459
Unemployment Rate
Tennessee: 3.40%
Wilson: 2.80%
Unemployment Rate*
Tennessee
Wilson
2019
Tennessee: 4.50%
Wilson: 3.40%
2020
Tennessee: 3.40%
Wilson: 2.70%
2021
Tennessee: 3.20%
Wilson: 2.70%
2022
Tennessee: 3.40%
Wilson: 2.80%
Unemployment Rate (by percentage)
Sources:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Industries
Industry
Employment
Establishments
Avg. Annual Wages
Crop and Animal Production
Employment: 16
Establishments: 4
Avg. Annual Wages: $45,992
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
Employment: 67
Establishments: 6
Avg. Annual Wages: $82,995
Utilities
Employment: 106
Establishments: 7
Employment: $85,973
Construction
Employment: 3,928
Establishments: 487
Employment: $78,836
Manufacturing
Employment: 5,009
Establishments: 214
Employment: $72,035
Wholesale Trade
Employment: 3,287
Establishments: 340
Employment: $81,791
Retail Trade
Employment: 7,649
Establishments: 528
Employment: $41,411
Transportation and Warehousing
Employment: 17,198
Establishments: 236
Employment: $57,252
Information
Employment: 432
Establishments: 183
Employment: $91,651
Finance and Insurance
Employment: 1,773
Establishments: 268
Employment: $107,666
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
Employment: 868
Establishments: 194
Employment: $56,167
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Employment: 2,934
Establishments: 726
Employment: $74,678
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Employment: 754
Establishments: 20
Employment: $131,046
Administrative, Support, Waste Management and Remediation
Employment: 2,335
Establishments: 286
Employment: $45,941
Educational Services
Employment: 839
Establishments: 61
Employment: $38,834
Health Care and Social Assistance
Employment: 5,268
Establishments: 462
Employment: $60,818
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
Employment: 404
Establishments: 70
Employment: $31,728
Accommodation and Food Services
Employment: 7,052
Establishments: 329
Employment: $24,476
Other Services (except Public Administration)
Employment: 1,810
Establishments: 315
Employment: $51,461
Government
Employment: 6,911
Establishments: 48
Employment: $51,891
Unclassified
Employment: 34
Establishments: 28
Employment: $38,887
Total
Employment: 68,673
Establishments: 4,807
Employment: $57,559
Unique Occupations*
Employment
Location Quotient*
Rail Transportation Workers, All Other
Employment: 7
Location Quotient*: 10.3
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners
Employment: 13
Location Quotient*: 4.95
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
Employment: 5471
Location Quotient*: 4.39
Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping
Employment: 90
Location Quotient*: 4.27
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
Employment: 84
Location Quotient*: 4.26
Key Cluster
Total Employment
Advanced Materials
328
Aerospace & Defense
13
Appliances & Electrical
301
Automotive
548
Business Services
3,057
Chemicals
95
Distribution & Logistics
19,132
Film, Music & Entertainment
0
Food & Beverage
869
Healthcare & Medical Devices
1,290
Top Employers
Top County Employers
Estimated Employees
City
Wilson County Board of Education
Est. Employees: 2,500
City: Lebanon
Amazon
Est. Employees: 1,044
City: Lebanon
Wilson County Government
Est. Employees: 650
City: Lebanon
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Est. Employees: 615
City: Lebanon
Lochinvar, LLC
Est. Employees: 611
City: Lebanon
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Est. Employees: 603
City: Lebanon
Lebanon Special School District
Est. Employees: 600
City: Lebanon
Genco, Inc.
Est. Employees: 550
City: Lebanon
City of Lebanon
Est. Employees: 501
City: Lebanon
Geodis
Est. Employees: 380
City: Lebanon
Transportation & Logistics
Transportation
Nearest Commercial Service Airport
Nashville International
Distance to Nearest Commercial Service Airport
24
Daily Flights At Nearest Commercial Service Airport
599
Nearest General Aviation Airport
Lebanon Municipal
Runway Length at Nearest General Aviation Airport
5,000'
Mean Travel Time to Work (Minutes)
30.6
Access of Interstate
I-40
U.S. Highways
70, 231
State Highways
10, 24, 26, 96, 109, 141, 171, 265, 266, 267, 452, 840
Nearest Port (From County Seat)
Nashville
Railroads Serving County
Nashville and Eastern Railroad
Sources:
Tennessee Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration, Aeronautical Data (2024)
U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 5-Year American Community Survey
Education
General Stats
Wilson
Tennessee
Population Aged 25-64 With High School Degree Or Higher
Wilson: 93.7%
Tennessee: 91.5%
Population Aged 25-64 With Associate's Degree Or Higher
Wilson: 46.5%
Tennessee: 41.2%
Population Aged 25-64 With Bachelor's Degree Or Higher
Wilson: 38.7%
Tennessee: 32.8%
High School Graduation Rate
Wilson: 98.2%
Tennessee: 90.6%
College Going Rate
Wilson: 64.8%
Tennessee: 56.7%
Average ACT Score
Wilson: 20.3
Tennessee: 19.0
High School Graduation Rate
College Going Rate
Average ACT Score
Wilson County Schools
Enrollment
Elementary Schools
Enrollment: 8,259
Middle Schools
Enrollment: 4,211
High Schools
Enrollment: 7,543
Lebanon Special School District
Enrollment
Elemetary Schools
Enrollment: 2,766
Middle Schools
Enrollment: 1,253
High Schools
Enrollment: 0
Regional Higher Education Institutions
City
Enrollment
Cumberland University
City: Lebanon
Enrollment: 2,588
Middle Tennessee State University
City: Murfreesboro
Enrollment: 20,086
Vanderbilt University
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 13,710
Nashville State Community College
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 6,617
Tennessee State University
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 9,218
Volunteer State Community College
City: Gallatin
Enrollment: 6,957
Belmont University
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 8,910
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro
City: Murfreesboro
Enrollment: 950
Lipscomb University
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 4,704
Trevecca Nazarene University
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 3,327
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Nashville
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 1,407
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville
City: Hartsville
Enrollment: 643
Meharry Medical College
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 962
Fisk University
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 1055
Welch College
City: Gallatin
Enrollment: 394
Aquinas College
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 48
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia Inc
City: Nashville
Enrollment: 295
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 1-Year American Community Survey,
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 5-Year American Community Survey
Tennessee Department of Education (2022-2023)
National Center for Education Statistics
Tennessee Board of Regents and Tennessee Higher Education Commission
† Regional higher education institutions include those within the selected and surrounding counties.
Due to data availability, federal graduation rates were used for Clay, Fentress, and Haywood counties.
Health & Public Safety
Doctors
Number of Doctors
204
Overweight & Obesity Prevalence
Adults*
23.9
Children** (Grade 8)
37
Regional Hospitals
Number of Beds
City
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital (Satellite) (SATELLITE of #137)
Number of Beds: 245
City: Lebanon
Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
Number of Beds: 245
City: Lebanon
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Number of Beds: {80}
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Sources:
American Medical Association (2023)
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Tennessee Department of Health
† Regional hospitals include those within the selected and surrounding counties.
Climate
Climate
Average High Temperature
71°F
Average Low Temperature
48.7°F
Average Annual Temperature
59.9°F
Annual Rainfall
57.90"
Elevation (at County Seat)
535'
Prevailing Winds
Southerly
Sources:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (2023)
Community Information
Lebanon
Population (2022)
38,431
Charter Type
Private Act
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.69
Phone Number
(615) 443-2839
Retire Tennessee Participant
No
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
Yes
Mt. Juliet
Population (2022)
40,289
Charter Type
Home Rule
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
Phone Number
(615) 754-2552
Retire Tennessee Participant
No
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Watertown
Population (2019)
1,553
Charter Type
Private Act
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.75%
City Property Tax Rate
$0.60
Phone Number
(615) 237-3326
Retire Tennessee Participant
No
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
Yes
Main Street Participant
No
Additional Community Information
ThreeStar Certified County
Yes
Sources:
Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Tennessee Department of Revenue (2015)
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury (2015)
U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 5-Year American Community Survey