Wilson County, Texas: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Floresville, Poth and La Vernia
New generation is lining up in Wilson County. 1,600 MW of new generation is planned here across 4 units, led by Clear Fork (battery storage), the 10th largest pipeline among Texas's counties. 1,200 MW of it is already under construction or built. Wilson County is home to Floresville, Poth, La Vernia and Stockdale. Construction employs 932, up 8.0% since 2019, and construction is 1.8 times as concentrated here as in the U.S. economy. Unemployment was 4.2% in August 2026, against 3.0% in 2019. Employers here counted 9,592 jobs in 2025, up 7.2% from 2019.
Cities and towns in Wilson County
Wilson County is home to Floresville, Poth, La Vernia and Stockdale.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Wilson County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 50,051 | 56,139 | ▲ 12.2% | 66th of 254 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 8,950 | 9,592 | ▲ 7.2% | 105th of 254 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $41,496 | $53,339 | ▲ 28.5% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 863 | 932 | ▲ 8.0% | 99th of 155 by growth |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 231 | 230 | ▼ 0.4% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 3.0% | 4.2% | ▲ 1.2pts | — |
| Generating capacity added since 2019 | — | 7 MW | — | |
| Generating capacity retired since 2019 | — | 0 MW | — | |
| Planned generation (Aug 2026) | — | 1,600 MW | 22857% of today's fleet | 10th of 149 by size |
7 MW of that came online in 2019 or later, mostly solar. 56,139 people live here, up 12.2% since 2020. Its power plants have 7 MW of capacity, 100% of it solar. Electrical contractors employ 230, down 0.4% since 2019 against up 24.0% statewide, at an average $73,011 a year. City of San Antonio - (TX) is the largest utility serving Wilson County, one of 5 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 12.43¢/kWh in 2024, below the 12.81¢ median for Texas utilities.
Who powers Wilson County
Net change in operating capacity since 2019: +7 MW. Colors follow the fuel legend above.
Utilities with service territory in Wilson County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of San Antonio - (TX) | Municipal | Bundled | 865,914 | 12.43¢ | 54% |
| AEP Texas Central Company | — | Delivery only (retail choice) | 784,148 | — | — |
| Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 92,189 | 12.49¢ | 13% |
| City of Floresville | Municipal | Bundled | 15,797 | 12.37¢ | 33% |
| Karnes Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 13,222 | 9.90¢ | 43% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
Operating power plants 7
| Technology | Capacity | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Solar | 7 MW | 100% |
| Largest plants | Owner | Technology | MW | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FELPS 1 - Calaveras | DG Central 1, LLC | Solar | 1 MW | 2021 |
| FELPS 2 - Calaveras | DG Central 1, LLC | Solar | 1 MW | 2021 |
| FELPS 3 - Floresville South | DG Central 1, LLC | Solar | 1 MW | 2021 |
| FELPS 4 - Floresville South | DG Central 1, LLC | Solar | 1 MW | 2021 |
| FELPS 5- Floresville South | DG Central 1, LLC | Solar | 1 MW | 2021 |
| FELPS 6- Floresville West | DG Central 1, LLC | Solar | 1 MW | 2021 |
Planned generation 4
| Plant | Technology | MW | Status | Year | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Fork Creek Solar and BESS SLF | Batteries | 600 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2027 | Clear Fork |
| Clear Fork Creek Solar and BESS SLF | Solar Photovoltaic | 600 MW | Under construction (≤50%) | 2027 | Clear Fork |
| Alina Energy LLC | Batteries | 200 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2028 | Alina Energy LLC |
| Alina Energy LLC | Solar Photovoltaic | 200 MW | Planned, approvals not started | 2028 | Alina Energy LLC |
The Wilson County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 9,592 | $53,339 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 932 | $60,185 | 1.83 |
| Electrical contractors | 230 | $73,011 | 3.33 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Wilson County
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Wilson County. Texas has 25 local measures on record statewide.
Wilson County and its neighbors
Of the 5 counties that border Wilson County, Bexar County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson County | 56,139 | ▲ 7.2% | 7 MW | 1,600 MW | — | — |
| Atascosa County | 53,590 | ▲ 2.2% | 420 MW | 106 MW | — | — |
| Bexar County | 2,160,088 | ▲ 6.7% | 4,969 MW | 750 MW | 51 | — |
| Gonzales County | 20,159 | ▼ 0.4% | 5 MW | — | — | — |
| Guadalupe County | 201,111 | ▲ 20.0% | 2,651 MW | — | — | — |
| Karnes County | 15,018 | ▼ 8.2% | 30 MW | — | — | — |
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Wilson County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Wilson County, Texas?
5 utilities have service territory in Wilson County in the EIA-861 2024 report: City of San Antonio - (TX), AEP Texas Central Company, Guadalupe Valley Elec Coop Inc, City of Floresville. The largest, City of San Antonio - (TX), charged residential customers 12.43¢/kWh on average in 2024.
What power plants are in Wilson County?
7 operating plants with 7 MW of capacity. The largest is FELPS 1 - Calaveras (1 MW, solar).
How much new power is planned in Wilson County?
1,600 MW across 4 units in the August 2026 EIA-860M inventory, 1,200 MW of it under construction or built. The largest owner is Clear Fork.
Are there data centers in Wilson County?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Wilson County. The nearest activity on record is next door in Bexar County.
Is Wilson County adding jobs?
Employers counted 9,592 jobs in 2025 against 8,950 in 2019 (+7.2%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 863 to 932.
Does Wilson County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Wilson County. Texas has 25 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.