Wilson County, Texas

Wilson County
The Wilson County Courthouse in Floresville. The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1978.
The Wilson County Courthouse in Floresville. The courthouse was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1978.
Map of Texas highlighting Wilson County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Map of the United States highlighting Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 29°10′N 98°05′W / 29.17°N 98.09°W / 29.17; -98.09
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1860
Named forJames Charles Wilson
SeatFloresville
Largest cityFloresville
Area
 • Total808 sq mi (2,090 km2)
 • Land804 sq mi (2,080 km2)
 • Water4.7 sq mi (12 km2)  0.6%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total49,753 Increase
 • Density62/sq mi (24/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district15th
Websitewww.co.wilson.tx.us

Wilson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 49,753.[1] Its county seat is Floresville.[2] The county is named after James Charles Wilson. Wilson County is part of the San AntonioNew Braunfels, Texas, metropolitan statistical area.

  1. ^ "Wilson County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.