Wilson County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Wilson County - Wilson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Wilson County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Wilson County located in the map, major cities in Wilson county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Wilson County, North Carolina

About Wilson County, North Carolina

Wilson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Wilson. As per 2020 census, the population of Wilson County is 78369 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 374 sq mi (969 km2). Wilson County was established on 1855.

Facts about Wilson County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionEastern North Carolina / Coastal Plain
County SeatWilson
Named AfterColonel Louis Dicken Wilson (state legislator & Mexican‑American War volunteer)
Established1855 (from parts of Edgecombe, Nash, Johnston & Wayne counties)
Coordinates~35.73° N, 77.91° W
Total Area~373.10 sq mi
Land Area~367.57 sq mi
Water Area~5.53 sq mi (≈1.48%)
Population (2020)~78,784
Estimated Population (2025)~80,310
Population Rank (NC)~37th largest county
Largest CityWilson
Main Towns & CommunitiesWilson, Black Creek, Elm City, Lucama, Saratoga, Sims, Stantonsburg, Sharpsburg
Main IndustriesAgriculture (tobacco, soybeans, sweet potatoes), Manufacturing, Services, Retail
Major Geographic FeaturesBuckhorn Reservoir, Contentnea Creek, Silver Lake, Black Creek, coastal plain terrain
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00 / −04:00 DST)
Known ForTobacco market heritage, historic districts & architecture, pork barbecue, cultural events & festivals
Websitehttps://www.wilsoncountync.gov

Top Attractions in Wilson County, North Carolina

  • Historic Downtown Wilson – Shops, dining, and heritage buildings.
  • Imagination Station Science Museum – Interactive exhibits for children.
  • Wilson County Courthouse – Historic landmark.
  • Lake Wilson Park – Boating, fishing, and walking trails.
  • Whirligig Park – Outdoor art installations and recreation.
  • Historic Homes of Wilson – Architectural tours.
  • Wilson County Museum of History – Local history exhibits.
  • Downtown Wilson Arts District – Galleries and cultural events.
  • Toisnot Park – Walking paths and sports facilities.
  • Wilson Farmers Market – Local produce and crafts.

Cities & Towns in Wilson County, North Carolina

Wilson, Elm City, Stantonsburg, Saratoga, Sims, Lucama, Black Creek, Sharpsburg