Wilson (village), New York

Wilson
Village of Wilson
Motto(s): 
Let Each Live in Harmony with Earth, Sea, and One Another
Location in Niagara County and the state of New York.
Wilson
Coordinates: 43°17′36″N 78°50′32″W / 43.29333°N 78.84222°W / 43.29333; -78.84222
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyNiagara
Named afterLuther Wilson
Area
  Total
1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2)
  Land0.81 sq mi (2.11 km2)
  Water0.19 sq mi (0.49 km2)
Elevation
344 ft (105 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,247
  Density1,533.83/sq mi (592.14/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
14172
Area code716
FIPS code36-82359
GNIS feature ID971408
Websitewww.wilsonnewyork.com

Wilson is a village in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 1,264 at the 2010 census. The village is said to be named after Luther Wilson. It is part of the BuffaloNiagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The Village of Wilson is within the Town of Wilson in the northern part of the county. It was incorporated on May 11, 1858. The village has a small boat harbor for Lake Ontario that includes several marinas and boat launching facilities. Wilson Harbor and its surrounding area boasts some of the best bass, trout, and salmon fishing in Western New York.