About Wilson
Wilson, OH is a tiny community located in eastern Ohio, home to 132 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Wilson holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.41 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 322 residents per square mile.
📰 Wilson News Today
- J.P. Wilson named 2026 Jefferson County Fair King Your Ohio News · Aug 18
- Amanda-Clearcreek student among selected performers for All-Ohio State Fair Band Logan Daily News · Aug 18
- Attorney General Andy Wilson’s Statement on Storm-Related Scams Ohio Attorney General (.gov) · Aug 12
- Michael Lewis Wilson Dugan, Braceville, Ohio WKBN.com · Aug 13
- Virginia M. Edwards Obituary Aug 16, 2026 wilsonfuneralhomes.com · Aug 16
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What Makes Wilson Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Wilson — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOhio
TypeVillage
Population (2024)132
Rank in state#874 of 923
Land area0.41 sq mi
Density322/sq mi
Coordinates39.8605, -81.0690