Wilson County, Texas: commercial real estate data.
Wilson County, Texas had an estimated 55,415 residents on July 1, 2024, up 11.4 percent since the 2020 census base of 49,750, across 804 square miles. County output reached $1.71 bn in 2024, 870 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 27 7(a) approvals worth $14.9 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Wilson County
How many people live in Wilson County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202452,781
- Households18,185
- Average household size2.90
- Median household income$94,565
- Median age40.7
- Median gross rent$1,069 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$321,300
- Home value to household income3.4 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income13.6 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher25.9 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree7.9 percent
- Adults 25 and over36,318
- Population under 1812,395
- Share under 1823.5 percent
- Population 65 and over9,039
- Share 65 and over17.1 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6431,347
- Civilian labor force24,930
- Unemployment rate3.6 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over61.7 percent
- Rank by population among Texas counties67th of 254
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included980th of 3,222
Wilson County is the 67th largest of 254 Texas counties by population. A median home costs 3.4 times median household income, which is moderately unaffordable by national standards. Residents under 18 outnumber those 65 and over, at 23.5 percent against 17.1 percent, a household formation profile rather than a retirement one.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Wilson County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202455,415
- Census 2020 base population49,750
- Population change since the 2020 census base11.39 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 20241,061
- Births, 2024538
- Deaths, 2024504
- Natural change, 202434
- Net domestic migration, 2024828
- Net international migration, 2024202
- Total net migration, 20241,030
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 20244,850
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents119th of 3,144
The county has grown 11.39 percent since the 2020 census base. The population grew in 2024 from both sources: births exceeded deaths and more people moved in than left.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Wilson County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving1,958
- People arriving, from those returns4,241
- Tax returns filed by households leaving1,428
- Net household movement530
- Adjusted gross income arriving$148.0 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$56.7 m
- Average income of an arriving household$75,600
- Average income of a leaving household$63,954
- Largest single originBexar County (869 households)
- Largest single destinationBexar County (559 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bexar County | 869 | 1,859 | $60.8 m |
| Guadalupe County | 160 | 380 | $13.5 m |
| Comal County | 60 | 136 | $6.1 m |
| Karnes County | 45 | 96 | $2.8 m |
| Atascosa County | 31 | 58 | $1.9 m |
| Harris County | 28 | 51 | $2.5 m |
| Travis County | 28 | 37 | $1.8 m |
| Nueces County | 26 | 51 | $1.8 m |
Households arriving report $11,646 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Bexar County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Wilson County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$1.71 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.61 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20246.0 percent
- GDP change over five years61.4 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Texas areas BEA publishes119th of 254
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1414th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$32,312
Output grew 6.0 percent in the latest year and 61.4 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Wilson County
- Covered employment, annual average9,578
- Establishments reporting918
- Average annual pay$51,619
- Average weekly wage$993
- Retail trade, employment1,653
- Retail trade, average annual pay$35,832
- Construction, employment928
- Construction, average annual pay$59,192
- Accommodation and food services, employment787
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$20,002
- Health care and social assistance, employment692
- Health care and social assistance, average annual pay$49,651
- Manufacturing, employment621
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, employment612
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 1,653 | 93 | $35,832 |
| Construction | 928 | 155 | $59,192 |
| Accommodation and food services | 787 | 72 | $20,002 |
| Health care and social assistance | 692 | 75 | $49,651 |
| Manufacturing | 621 | 42 | $69,785 |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 612 | 38 | $90,416 |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 422 | 98 | $81,449 |
| Other services, except public administration | 238 | 59 | $36,270 |
Retail trade is the largest private sector at 1,653 jobs, 17.3 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Wilson County?
- Establishments, all industries870
- Employment at those establishments7,489
- Annual payroll$343.7 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents16.5
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Wilson County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024134
- Declared construction value permitted$37.5 m
- Single family units authorized134
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$279,847
- Units authorized per 1,000 households7.4
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Wilson County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded27
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$14.9 m
- Average 7(a) approval$552,611
- Median 7(a) approval$265,500
- 10th percentile approval$15,900
- 90th percentile approval$912,460
- Largest single approval$4,983,000
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)201
- Jobs per approval7.4
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active20
- Distinct industries receiving approvals21
- Median 7(a) term120 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer40.7 percent
- Loans on real estate terms11
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter15
- Franchise loans2
- Franchise share of approvals7.4 percent
- Leading industry by approval countGeneral Automotive Repair (4)
- Most active lenderReadycap Lending, LLC (5)
- 504 approvals recorded6
- 504 gross approval dollars$3.2 m
- Average 504 approval$529,167
- Median 504 approval$302,000
- Distinct CDCs active4
- 504 jobs per approval10.5
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved19.8
- Most active CDCTexas Certified Development Company, Inc. (3)
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$18.1 m
The average approval of $552,611 sits well above the median of $265,500, pulled up by a few larger deals, so the median is the better guide to what a typical borrower here gets. 40.7 percent of approvals run on real estate terms of 240 months or more, so this is a market where SBA credit is buying buildings, not just funding operations.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Wilson County
Do SBA loans in Wilson County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded5
- Paid in full5
- Charged off0
- Status: Exempt from disclosure20
- Status: Paid in full5
- Status: Cancelled2
Only 5 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Wilson County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending5
- Floresville, approvals16
- La Vernia, approvals8
- San Antonio, approvals1
- Adkins, approvals1
- Falls City, approvals1
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Floresville | 16 | $10,575,900 |
| La Vernia | 8 | $3,455,600 |
| San Antonio | 1 | $721,500 |
| Adkins | 1 | $150,000 |
| Falls City | 1 | $17,500 |
Floresville accounts for 16 approvals against 8 in La Vernia. County level figures average over that gap, which is why a site decision is made at the submarket rather than the county.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Wilson County?
- Land area804 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Texas counties194th of 254
- Width, east to west41 mi
- Height, north to south38.6 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary5
- Residents per square mile of land66
- Establishments per square mile1.08
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Wilson County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Wilson County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 480230
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book7
- Of those, participating in the NFIP7
- NFIP participation rate100.0 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Wilson County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/LZone 3
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Wilson County (community 480230), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Wilson County in radon zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 100.0 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
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Feasibility studies
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- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202452,781
- Households18,185
- Average household size2.90
- Median household income$94,565
- Median age40.7
Common questions
Wilson County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Wilson County, Texas?
The Census Bureau estimates 55,415 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 52,781, in 18,185 households, ranking 67th of 254 Texas counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Wilson County's population growing?
The population has grown 11.39 percent since the 2020 census base of 49,750, to 55,415 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 538 births against 504 deaths, with net migration of 1,030. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Wilson County?
$94,565. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $321,300, which is 3.4 times income, and median gross rent is $1,069 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Wilson County?
870 establishments, employing 7,489 people with an annual payroll of $343.7 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Wilson County?
Retail trade is the largest private sector at 1,653 jobs, 17.3 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 9,578 jobs at an average annual pay of $51,619, or $993 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Wilson County?
27 7(a) approvals totaling $14.9 m since FY2020, across 20 lenders, with a median approval of $265,500, plus 6 504 approvals worth $3.2 m since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Wilson County?
134 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $37.5 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Wilson County?
Zone 3, a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Wilson County come from?
The largest single origin is Bexar County, with 869 households. Arriving households report an average income of $75,600 against $63,954 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Wilson County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Wilson County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Wilson.
6 Census places lie wholly or partly in Wilson County. All 6 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floresville | city | 8,007 | 16 | Wholly in this county |
| Elmendorf | city | 2,389 | None recorded | 2.2 percent here, 97.8 percent Bexar County |
| Nixon | city | 2,231 | None recorded | 14.0 percent here, 86.0 percent Gonzales County |
| Poth | town | 1,532 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Stockdale | city | 1,377 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| La Vernia | city | 1,095 | 8 | Wholly in this county |
A further 3 of the county's 27 SBA 7(a) approvals are to borrowers in cities that match no Census place in Wilson County, the largest being San Antonio (1), Adkins (1), Falls City (1). Those are postal cities, unincorporated areas and cities outside the county, so no place row claims them; they are counted in the county total above.
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