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Wilson, Pennsylvania
Borough · Population 8,169 · #102 in Pennsylvania
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About Wilson
Wilson, PA is a close-knit town located in eastern Pennsylvania counting 8,169 people who proudly call it home.
Wilson holds the status of a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 1.16 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 7,042 residents per square mile.
📰 Wilson News Today
- William E. "Billy" Wilson Sr. Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Drug pricing puts pinch on PA pharmacies Spotlight PA · Aug 13
- Iris Mayberry Obituary (1936 - 2026) - Harrisburg, PA obits.pennlive.com · Aug 14
- Theodore C. Wilson Jr. Obituary | Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory | Oil City, PA Tribute Archive · Aug 14
- Schedule - Wilson Bulldogs (West Lawn, PA) Boys Water Polo 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wilson Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Wilson — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,169.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Wilson
- George's Pizza — italian pizza
- 25th Asian House — chinese
- Adobo Latin Kitchen
- Antonio's Pizzeria & Ice Cream — pizza
- Betty's Luncheon (café)
- Cancun Mexican Restaurant — mexican
- Don Juan Mexican Grill — mexican
- Flaming Crab Cajun Seafood — seafood
- Ho Ho Wok — chinese
- Hoolala K-Chicken & Ramen House — korean
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wilson
- Lower Hackett Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Binney and Smith Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Hackett Park reviews ★
- Hackett's Park - Lower reviews ★
- Knob Hill Open Space reviews ★
- Liberty Park reviews ★
- Lion's Park reviews ★
- Meuser Park reviews ★
- Spruce & Raspberry Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StatePennsylvania
TypeBorough
Population (2024)8,169
Rank in state#102 of 1,013
Land area1.16 sq mi
Density7,042/sq mi
Coordinates40.6844, -75.2417