Wilson
City in Ellsworth County, Kansas

Wilson is a city in Ellsworth County, Kansas, with 859 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,683 ft (513 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dorrance, 6.4 miles W.
- 859residents (2020 Census)
- 1,683 ftelevation · 513 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 1,435 / sq mipopulation density
- 67490ZIP code
About Wilson
Wilson is a city in Ellsworth County, Kansas, United States. The community promotes itself as the "Czech Capital of Kansas" due to the role of Czech immigrant settlers in its early history. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 859.
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Living in Wilson
- Median household income
- $59,145
- Median home value
- $75,700
- Median rent
- $739/mo
- Median age
- 43.7
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Wilson had 859 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 859 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,435 per sq mi (554 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wilson at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Ellsworth County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 859 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.60 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,683 ft (513 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8253° N, 98.4749° W |
| ZIP code | 67490 |
| Official website | WilsonKansas.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2079675 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wilson
- Dorrance6.4 mi W
- Bunker Hill12.5 mi W
- Sylvan Grove13.6 mi N
- Ellsworth14.7 mi SE
- Beaver16.4 mi SW
- Lucas16.5 mi N
- Holyrood16.8 mi S
- Kanopolis18.9 mi SE
- Odin19.0 mi SW
- Lorraine19.6 mi SE
- Susank20.6 mi SW
- Russell20.7 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Wilson
What county is Wilson in?
Wilson is in Ellsworth County, Kansas.
What is the population of Wilson, KS?
859 people lived in Wilson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wilson, KS?
The ZIP code of Wilson is 67490.
What is the elevation of Wilson?
1,683 feet (513 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wilson?
Dorrance (6.4 mi), Bunker Hill (12.5 mi), Sylvan Grove (13.6 mi), Ellsworth (14.7 mi), Beaver (16.4 mi).
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