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| City of Wilson | |
| Nickname(s): Wide-Awake-Wilson | |
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| Coordinates: | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilson |
| Area | |
| - Total | 23.4 sq mi (60.7 km²) |
| - Land | 23.3 sq mi (60.3 km²) |
| - Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Population ( July 2007 census) | |
| - Total | 47,380 |
| - Density | 1,906.9/sq mi (736.3/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern Time Zone (USA/Canada) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | -4 (UTC-4) |
| Zip Code | 27893/27896/27894/27895 |
| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-745401 |
| GNIS feature ID | 10232732 |
| Website: http://www.wilsonnc.org | |
Wilson is a city and the county seat of Wilson County3 in the Coastal Plain region of the U.S. state of North Carolina. The 17th largest city in the state, Wilson had a population of 47,380 at the 2007 census.
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Geography
Wilson is located at (35.731093, -77.923509).4
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.4 square miles (60.7 km²), of which, 23.3 square miles (60.3 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.4 km²) of it (0.64%) is water.
Wilson is located at the intersection of Interstate 95 and US 264; approximately 40 minutes east of Raleigh, the state capital.
Demographics
As of the census1 of 2000, there were 44,405 people, 17,296 households, and 11,328 families residing in the city. The population density was 736.1/km² (1,906.9/mi²). There were 18,660 housing units at an average density of 309.3/km² (801.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 46.67% White, 47.53% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.89% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.29% of the population.
There were 17,296 households out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 19.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the city the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,169, and the median income for a family was $41,041. Males had a median income of $30,682 versus $22,363 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,813. About 16.5% of families and 21.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.5% of those under age 18 and 20.4% of those age 65 or over.
Infrastructure
The city has a large supply of water (seven billion gallons capacity).citation needed The city provides electrical service (since 1893), natural gas, water, wastewater, recycling and garbage collection.citation needed
The city of Wilson is building a fiber to the premise (FTTP) network that will make high-speed Internet available to homes and businesses. The first residential customers are expected to receive service in early 2008. City facilities have operated on a fiber backbone since early 2006. The system will enable residents to subscribe to high-speed broadband Internet, cable TV and/or telephone service.citation needed
Transportation
- See also: Wilson (Amtrak station)
Wilson is served by three airports: Wilson Industrial Airport, Rocky Mount-Wilson Airport (RWI) about 15 minutes from town, and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) about 55 minutes from town. The city has an Amtrak station. The city of Wilson owns and operates a bus transit system. The following highways travel through Wilson: I-95, I-795, U.S. 301, U.S. Route 264, U.S. 117, N.C. 42, and N.C. 58. Ward Boulevard is a local 5-lane loop road that circles the original city limits (circa 1970).
Entertainment
Imagination Station is a children's interactive science museum located in the former Courthouse/Post Office building in downtown Wilson.
The Edna Boykin Center for Performing Arts is owned by the city of Wilson, and operated by the Arts Council of Wilson. The restored Vaudeville theater, built in 1919, seats about 650 guests.citation needed
The City of Wilson operates Wilson TV, a public information cable television channel announcing upcoming events and activities.
Real Estate
The cost of living is approximately 12% less than that of the Raleigh-Durham area.citation needed
The Wilson Preservation Commission [1]oversees the protection of the local historic districts and the landmark properties including the Boykin Center [2] the Jacob Tomlinson House [3] the Arts Council Building [4] The Charles Coon School and the Davis-Whitehead-Harriss House [5].
Education
Public Schools
Wilson County Public Schools
Elementary Schools (K-5): Wells, Margaret Hearne, Vick, New Hope, Vinson-Bynum, B.O. Barnes, Winstead, Elm City, Stantonsburg, Lee Woodard, Lucama, Rock Ridge, Gardners, Jones.
Middle Schools: Darden, Forest Hills, Toisnot, Elm City, Speight, Springfield.
High schools: E. T. Beddingfield, Ralph L. Fike, James B. Hunt.
Alternative Schools: Adams Learning Center (K-5), Daniels Learning Center (6-8).
Sallie B. Howard School for the Arts and Education.
Deaf Education
Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf
Private Schools
Wilson is home to several private schools: Community Christian School (Daycare - Pre-K -12), Garnett Christian Academy, Wilson Christian Academy (K-12), St. Therese Catholic School (K-5) and Greenfield School (Pre-K-12) (non-sectarian).
Colleges
Wilson is also home to Barton College, a liberal arts college, and Wilson Community College.
Notable Residents
- Bunn Hearn, major league pitcher.
- G.K. Butterfield, U.S. Congressman for North Carolina's First Congressional District.
- Jim Hunt Governor of North Carolina, (1977-1985, 1993-2001).
- The O'Kaysions, an R&B sextet known for their 1968 Top 5 pop hit "Girl Watcher."
- Julius Peppers (NFL Defensive End for Carolina Panthers), born in Wilson
References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
External links
- Official website of Wilson, NC
- Wilson Chamber of Commerce
- Wilson Visitors Bureau
- Imagination Station Science Museum of Wilson
- Wilson, North Carolina is at coordinates Coordinates:
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