Wilson, Wyoming Explained

Official Name:Wilson, Wyoming
Settlement Type:CDP
Mapsize:230px
Pushpin Map:Wyoming
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Wyoming
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Teton
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Sq Mi:23.44
Area Land Sq Mi:22.96
Area Water Sq Mi:0.48
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:1567
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation Ft:6148
Coordinates:43.4864°N -110.8792°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:83014
Area Code:307
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:56-83765[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1604543[2]

Wilson is a census-designated place (CDP) in Teton County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 1,567 at the 2020 census, up from 1,482 in 2010.[3] It is part of the Jackson, WY - ID Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Wilson was pioneered in 1889 by Elijah Nicholas Wilson, known for having lived with the Shoshone Indians as a boy in the 1850s. His book, The White Indian Boy,[4] describes his experiences, including his time as a rider for the Pony Express. The town was later named in his honor.[5] It sits at the base of Teton Pass, just northwest of Jackson on State Highway 22.

Geography

Wilson is located at 43.4864°N -110.8792°W (43.4863, -110.8793).[6] at an elevation of above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 23.44sqmi, 22.96sqmi of it land and 0.5sqmi of it water (2.05%).

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,294 people, 563 households, and 305 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 56sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 706 housing units, at an average density of 30.5sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.68% White, 0.08% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 1.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 563 households, out of which 25.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 47.6% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.8% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 39.1% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 7.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 120.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $69,327, and the median income for a family was $93,354. Males had a median income of $30,455 versus $61,635 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $65,489. None of the families and 6.4% of the population were living below the poverty line, including none under eighteen and none over 64.

According to IRS data, Wilson, Wyoming is ranked No.1 in the U.S. in adjusted average gross income ($296,778).[7]

Education

Public education in the community is provided by Teton County School District #1. Local schools include Wilson Elementary School (grades K-5), Jackson Hole Middle School (grades 6-8), and Jackson Hole High School (grades 9-12).

Notable people

Other

The commercial area is centered mainly around the Fish Creek plaza. Community events take place in the Owen Bircher park, which includes an ice rink and horse corrals.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  3. Web site: Explore Census Data . 2022-08-29 . data.census.gov.
  4. Book: Elijah Nicholas Wilson. The White Indian Boy: The Story of Uncle Nick Among the Shoshones. 4 April 2013. 1919. World Book Company. 3–.
  5. Book: Elijah Nicholas Wilson. The White Indian Boy: The Story of Uncle Nick Among the Shoshones. 4 April 2013. 1919. World Book Company. 5–.
  6. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
  7. News: Wilson, Wyo.: A Low-Key Ski Town for America's Wealthy. Wall Street Journal. 17 November 2016. Keates. Nancy.
  8. News: Alex. Stedman. Alan Hirschfield, Former Columbia Chief Exec, Dies at 79 . . 2015-01-16 . 2015-02-08.