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Lynn County

Population in July 2008: 460. Population change since 2000: -13.5%
 

Males: 234  (50.9%)
Females: 226  (49.1%)

Median resident age:  32.3 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 79381.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $39,523 (it was $28,333 in 2000)
Wilson:  $39,523
Texas:  $47,548

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $17,064
Wilson:  $17,064
Texas:  $23,938

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $59,135 (it was $32,200 in 2000)
Wilson:  $59,135
Texas:  $120,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $64,282; Detached houses: $62,297; Townhouses or other attached units: $27,631; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $48,078; Mobile homes: $35,556

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Races in Wilson:

  • Hispanic (55.5%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (43.0%)
  • Other race (22.2%)
  • Two or more races (4.3%)
  • Black (0.9%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Wilson: 69.8 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (14.7%), Irish (7.0%), English (5.3%), United States (2.8%), Italian (1.5%), Dutch (1.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 0.65 square miles.

Population density: 706 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Wilson

  • High school or higher: 61.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 9.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Wilson city

  • Never married: 26.5%
  • Now married: 62.4%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 2.8%

45 residents are foreign born (8.5% Latin America).

This city:  8.5%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Wilson, Texas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Wilson to the number of sex offenders is 230 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Wilson:  1.5% ($492)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lubbock, TX (19.1 miles , pop. 199,564).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fort Worth, TX (257.9 miles , pop. 534,694).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (288.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Slaton, TX (3.1 miles ), New Home, TX (3.3 miles ), Tahoka, TX (3.4 miles ), Buffalo Springs, TX (3.8 miles ), Ransom Canyon, TX (3.9 miles ), Lubbock, TX (4.4 miles ), Wolfforth, TX (4.6 miles ), Post, TX (4.7 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 1 building, cost: $83,900
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,200
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $103,100
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $10,000
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 33.32 N, Longitude: 101.73 W

Area code: 806

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Population change in the 1990s: -33 (-5.8%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (22%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Truck transportation (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (36%)
  • Finance and insurance (10%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (10%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (7%)
  • Social assistance (6%)
  • Florists (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (11%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (8%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (14%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11%)
  • Other teachers and instructors, education, training, and library occupations (10%)
  • Art and design workers (7%)
  • Child care workers (7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)



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Wilson-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 101% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/11/1970, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 18.9 miles away from the Wilson city center killed 26 people and injured 500 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1957, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.5 miles away from the city center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Wilson-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Texas state average. It is 96% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 59.1 miles away from Wilson center
On 1/29/2008 at 10:24:53, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 59.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/26/1992 at 03:24:52, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 97.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Wilson:
  • LYNN COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT (about 11 miles; TAHOKA, TX)
  • HIGHLAND MEDICAL CENTER (about 18 miles; LUBBOCK, TX)
  • COVENANT CHILDREN HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; LUBBOCK, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Wilson, TX

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wilson:
  • TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY (about 21 miles; LUBBOCK, TX; Full-time enrollment: 22,439)
  • SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE (about 45 miles; LEVELLAND, TX; FT enrollment: 3,851)
  • WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; PLAINVIEW, TX; FT enrollment: 2,578)
  • MIDLAND COLLEGE (about 92 miles; MIDLAND, TX; FT enrollment: 2,800)
  • ODESSA COLLEGE (about 110 miles; ODESSA, TX; FT enrollment: 2,555)
  • EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 110 miles; PORTALES, NM; FT enrollment: 2,955)
  • WEST TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY (about 115 miles; CANYON, TX; FT enrollment: 5,476)
Public high school in Wilson:
  • WILSON SCHOOL (Students: 181; Location: 1411 GREEN AVE; Grades: PK-12; Our rating: 52)
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Average household size:
This city:  2.9 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  76.9%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  3.8%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  26.1%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  10.6%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Wilson, TX



Wilson compared to Texas state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Wilson (2009 data):
  • First Bank & Trust Company: Wilson Bank Branch at 2000 Green Avenue, branch established on 2007-07-02. Info updated 2007-07-17: Bank assets: $422.3 mil, Deposits: $296.1 mil, headquarters in Lubbock, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: First Bank Lubbock Bancshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Lynn County Texas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (84%)
  • Electricity (16%)


Religion statistics for Wilson

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristOther religions
Adherents50.0%25.2%12.4%4.2%8.2%
Congregations36.4%13.6%18.2%18.2%13.6%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$1,530$18,3600$0
Sewerage 1$2,465$29,5800$0
Totals for Government 2$3,995$23,9700$0



8.77% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($45,086 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.77%
Texas average:  8.37%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Lubbock County, TX  4.12% ($64,713 average AGI)
from Dawson County, TX  0.57% ($23,167)


9.54% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,153 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.54%
Texas average:  7.44%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Lubbock County, TX  4.93% ($27,210 average AGI)


Strongest AM radio stations in Wilson:
  • KFYO (790 AM; 5 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KJTV (950 AM; 5 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KCLR (1530 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RALLS, TX; Owner: PAULINO BERNAL)
  • KRFE (580 AM; 1 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: KRFE RADIO, INC.)
  • KDAV (1590 AM; 1 kW; LUBBOCK, TX)
  • KMUL (1380 AM; 50 kW; MULESHOE, TX; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KBZO (1460 AM; 1 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KKAM (1340 AM; 1 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KINF (1020 AM; 50 kW; ROSWELL, NM; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL HOLDINGS OF NEW MEXICO, INC.)
  • KLFB (1420 AM; 1 kW; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: DREW BALLARD)
  • KVOP (1090 AM; 5 kW; PLAINVIEW, TX; Owner: EQUICOM, INC)
  • KCRS (550 AM; 5 kW; MIDLAND, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wilson:
  • KAMZ (103.5 FM; TAHOKA, TX; Owner: ALBERT BENAVIDES)
  • KONE (101.1 FM; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • KMMX (100.3 FM; TAHOKA, TX; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • KFMX-FM (94.5 FM; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLLL-FM (96.3 FM; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • KQBR (99.5 FM; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KZII-FM (102.5 FM; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXTQ-FM (93.7 FM; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KOFR (107.3 FM; POST, TX; Owner: KXOJ, INC.)
  • KEJS (106.5 FM; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: BARTON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJAK (92.7 FM; SLATON, TX; Owner: WILLIAMS BROADCAST GROUP)
  • KAMY (90.1 FM; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKCL (98.1 FM; LORENZO, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOHM (89.1 FM; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY)
  • KLVT-FM (105.5 FM; LEVELLAND, TX; Owner: PAUL R. BEANE)
  • K204EY (88.5 FM; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KTXT-FM (88.1 FM; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY)
  • KAIQ (95.5 FM; WOLFFORTH, TX; Owner: LITTLEFIELD BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KQRI (90.9 FM; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KLZK (104.3 FM; BROWNFIELD, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)

TV broadcast stations around Wilson:
  • KLBK-TV (Channel 13; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: QUORUM OF TEXAS LICENSE, LLC)
  • KJTV-TV (Channel 34; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KCBD (Channel 11; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • KAMC (Channel 28; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: VHR LUBBOCK LICENSE, INC.)
  • KJTV-CA (Channel 32; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KXTQ-LP (Channel 46; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • K48GB (Channel 48; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KUPT-LP (Channel 14; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: RAMAR COMMUNICATIONS II, LTD.)
  • KUPT (Channel 22; WOLFFORTH, TX; Owner: WOODS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KTXT-TV (Channel 5; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY)
  • KBZO-LP (Channel 51; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KGLR-LP (Channel 30; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: LUBBOCK TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • KPTB (Channel 16; LUBBOCK, TX; Owner: PRIME TIME CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)


Wilson fatal accident list:
Jun 1, 1982 06:00 AM, Fm211, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • b carter, S Side Of Fm 101, W Of Hwy 84 (Btf 167/Brosch #92074), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.7 m, Overall height: 94.8 m
    Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1898 Leland Drive, Marietta, GA 30067, Phone: (678) 265-6770

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 2
  • S On Fm1671, Type: Pole, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPJZ570
    Assigned Frequencies : 468.575 MHz
    Grant Date: 12/23/1996, Expiration Date: 12/23/2001, Cancelation Date: 05/05/2002, Certifier: Dwayne Jekel
    Registrant: Rancom, 1606 Mattie Ln, Caldwell, TX 77836, Fax: (409) 567-7941
  • S On Fm1671, Type: Pole, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPUT659
    Assigned Frequencies : 468.575 MHz
    Grant Date: 04/30/2002, Expiration Date: 04/30/2012, Certifier: Mark Collier
    Registrant: Call Comm, Rockdale, TX 76567, Phone: (512) 446-2413, Fax: (512) 446-0168, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 4
  • Call Sign: KC5HNH, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00275970
    Grant Date: 04/23/2004, Expiration Date: 07/09/2014, Certifier: Randy A Hobbs
    Registrant: Randy A Hobbs, Wilson, TX 79381
  • Call Sign: KC5NOV, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00947075
    Grant Date: 01/05/2005, Expiration Date: 03/29/2015, Certifier: Elna V Hobbs
    Registrant: Elna V Hobbs, Wilson, TX 79381
  • Call Sign: KC5OBZ, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 04/26/1995, Expiration Date: 04/26/2005, Cancelation Date: 04/27/2007
    Registrant: B W Hobbs Jr, Rt 1 Box 23, Wilson, TX 79381
  • Call Sign: KD5IYV, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00190967
    Grant Date: 01/04/2000, Expiration Date: 01/04/2010, Certifier: Timothy G Burns
    Registrant: Timothy G Burns, 1683 Fm 211, Wilson, TX 79381


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-22-150 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7107D , Serial Number: 22-4965, Year manufactured: 1957, Airworthiness Date: 03/05/1957
    Registrant (Individual): William K Hunt, Rt 1, Wilson, TX 79381

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