Wilson County, Tennessee
Wilson County, Tennessee
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County | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Tennessee | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Founded | October 26, 1799 |
| Named for | David Wilson |
| County seat | Lebanon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 583 sq mi (1,510 km2) |
| • Land | 571 sq mi (1,480 km2) |
| • Water | 12 sq mi (30 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 147,737 |
| • Density | 250/sq mi (98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 |
| Website | www.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.
Geography[edit | edit source]
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.
Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]
- Trousdale County (north)
- Smith County (east)
- DeKalb County (southeast)
- Cannon County (south)
- Rutherford County (southwest)
- Davidson County (west)
- Sumner County (northwest)
Major highways[edit | edit source]
Demographics[edit | edit source]
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.
Education[edit | edit source]
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.
Communities[edit | edit source]
Cities[edit | edit source]
- Lebanon (county seat)
- Mount Juliet
- Watertown
Unincorporated communities[edit | edit source]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
- Charlie Daniels, musician
- Criss Oliva, guitarist
See also[edit | edit source]
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Wilson County, Tennessee
- List of counties in Tennessee
References[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
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