Wilson

Village in Niagara County, New York

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Wilson is a village in Niagara County, New York, with 1,247 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 344 ft (105 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Olcott, 5.6 miles E.

About Wilson

Wilson is a village in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 1,264 at the 2010 census. The village is said to be named after Luther Wilson. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The Village of Wilson is within the Town of Wilson in the northern part of the county. It was incorporated on May 11, 1858. The village has a small boat harbor for Lake Ontario that includes several marinas and boat launching facilities. Wilson Harbor and its surrounding area boasts some of the best bass, trout, and salmon fishing in Western New York.

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Median household income
$60,639
Median home value
$172,700
Median rent
$768/mo
Median age
46.7
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Wilson, NY population

Wilson had 1,247 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,247
Density1,534 per sq mi (592 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Wilson at a glance

StateNew York (NY)
CountyNiagara County
TypeVillage
Population1,247 (2020)
Land area0.81 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Water area0.19 sq mi (0.49 km²)
Elevation344 ft (105 m)
Coordinates43.3147° N, 78.8284° W
ZIP code14172
Official websitevillagewilson.digitaltowpath.org:10199/content
Census code (GEOID)3682359

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Wilson

What county is Wilson in?

Wilson is in Niagara County, New York.

What is the population of Wilson, NY?

1,247 people lived in Wilson at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Wilson, NY?

The ZIP code of Wilson is 14172.

What is the elevation of Wilson?

344 feet (105 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Wilson?

Olcott (5.6 mi), Ransomville (6.7 mi), Newfane (7.1 mi), Youngstown (11.7 mi), Sanborn (12.0 mi).

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