Wilson County, Tennessee

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Wilson County, Tennessee
County
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee
CountryUnited States
StateTennessee
FoundedOctober 26, 1799
Named forDavid Wilson
County seatLebanon
Area
 • Total583 sq mi (1,510 km2)
 • Land571 sq mi (1,480 km2)
 • Water12 sq mi (30 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total147,737
 • Density250/sq mi (98/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5
Websitewww.wilsoncountytn.gov


Wilson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2020 census, the population was 147,737. Its county seat is Lebanon. The county is named for David Wilson, a state legislator.

History[edit | edit source]

Wilson County was created on October 26, 1799, from a portion of Sumner County. It was named in honor of David Wilson, a Revolutionary War veteran and early settler of the area. The county has a rich history, with many historic sites and buildings, including the Cedar Grove Cemetery and the Fiddlers Grove Historic Village.

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 583 square miles (1,510 km²), of which 571 square miles (1,480 km²) is land and 12 square miles (31 km²) (2.1%) is water. The county is part of the Nashville Metropolitan Area.

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As of the 2020 census, there were 147,737 people, 54,266 households, and 40,123 families residing in the county. The population density was 258 people per square mile (100/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 85.6% White, 8.1% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, and 4.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.2% of the population.

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Wilson County is served by the Wilson County School District, which operates several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to Cumberland University, a private university located in Lebanon.

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