Wilson, PA is a small town located in the Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania with a population of 8,215 and a population density of 6,739 people per square mile. The town is rich in local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations and local sporting events. Wilson's downtown area boasts many small businesses such as Earth & State Gift Shop selling handmade gifts and home décor; Northern Valley Coffee Co., an artisan coffee shop; and La Cocina Mexican Restaurant serving authentic Mexican food. For outdoor activities, Wilson offers kayaking trips on the nearby Lehigh River, hiking trails at Cedar Creek Park, and biking trails around the town. Organizations like Wilson Area High School Sports Boosters support the high school’s athletics program by planning events and raising funds. Locals also enjoy watching the Easton Area High School Football games at Cottingham Stadium during fall season. In all, there are plenty of things to do in Wilson no matter the season!
The population in Wilson is 8,215. There are 7,113 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wilson is 34.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wilson is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wilson
- 53.0% are married
- 13.5% are divorced
- 30.2% are married with children
- 21.9% have children, but are single
Race in Wilson
- 73.0% are White
- 8.5% are Black
- 2.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 11.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.2% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander