Wilson
City in Mississippi County, Arkansas
Wilson is a city in Mississippi County, Arkansas, with 766 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 240 ft (73 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marie, 4.0 miles NW.
- 766residents (2020 Census)
- 240 ftelevation · 73 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 732 / sq mipopulation density
- 72395ZIP code
About Wilson
Wilson is a city in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. The community is located in the Arkansas Delta and is surrounded by fertile cropland historically used to produce cotton. Wilson started as a company town in 1886 by Robert E. Lee Wilson, who would build a cotton empire and run it from the city. The Wilson Company would become so successful that all of the town's buildings were rebuilt in the Tudor Revival architectural style following Wilson's son's honeymoon to England in 1925. Wilson incorporated in 1959, becoming a town with public roads and municipal government. The extensive property holdings of the Lee Wilson and Company remained in the Wilson family until 2010. The community has seen a rapid decline in economic activity and population since the advent of mechanization on the farm, reducing the need for manual labor to produce cotton. The population was 766 at the 2020 census, down from 903 at the 2010 census.
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Living in Wilson
- Median household income
- $78,646
- Median home value
- $145,300
- Median rent
- $1,000/mo
- Median age
- 33.3
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Wilson had 766 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 766 |
|---|---|
| Density | 732 per sq mi (282 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wilson at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Mississippi County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 766 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.05 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5660° N, 90.0418° W |
| ZIP code | 72395 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0575920 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wilson
- Marie4.0 mi NW
- Bassett5.4 mi SW
- Joiner7.3 mi SW
- Keiser8.1 mi NW
- Osceola9.1 mi N
- Randolph, TN9.4 mi E
- Dyess9.8 mi W
- Gilt Edge, TN12.1 mi E
- Victoria13.3 mi N
- Birdsong14.2 mi SW
- Burlison, TN14.5 mi E
- Luxora14.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson
What county is Wilson in?
Wilson is in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Wilson, AR?
766 people lived in Wilson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wilson, AR?
The ZIP code of Wilson is 72395.
What is the elevation of Wilson?
240 feet (73 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wilson?
Marie (4.0 mi), Bassett (5.4 mi), Joiner (7.3 mi), Keiser (8.1 mi), Osceola (9.1 mi).
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