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Wilson, WY
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Living in Wilson



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.

A relatively large number of people in Wilson telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 21.47% 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.

In addition, Wilson is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates", which are people who are not only wealthy and employed in professional occupations, but highly educated to boot. Urban sophisticates have urbane tastes - whether they reside in a big or small city, a suburb, or a little town. Urban sophisticates support bookstores, quality clothing stores, enjoy luxury travel, and in big cities, they are truly the patrons of the arts, attending and supporting institutions such as opera, symphony, ballet, and theatre.

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 is lower than average for the country.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Wilson. 81.41% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Wilson in 2018 was $96,141, which is wealthy relative to Wyoming and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $384,564 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, German, Scottish, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Wilson is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.


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