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Wilcox County

Alabama · 9,666 residents (2025 est.) · 887.858 sq mi
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Wilcox County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,640. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 3,011 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $98,800. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,172
−23%since 2000
from 13,183 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
−19%since 2009
from 14 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
+25%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:9,666 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K14K1990201020202024Wilcox County
202410K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56%(612)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.3%(437)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.7%(785)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197%(708)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.7%(679)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.5%(1,169)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411%(1,119)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411%(1,114)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.2%(1,342)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.6%(1,284)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847%(710)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(213)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,640
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,646 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,078
+148%since 2000
from $10,903 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.552
+10%since 2010
from 0.501 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$745
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
53
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wilcox County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.4%(3,611)
Black71.5%(9,423)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(97)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(2,801)
Black70%(7,121)
Hispanic / Latino0%(3)
Asian0%(1)
Other2.4%(246)
Diversity Score
54
+9%since 2009
from 50 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
30
−14%since 2020
from 35 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Asian origin
Ancestry
American13.5%(1,377)
English4.4%(449)
Irish3.4%(344)
German2.5%(254)
Czech0.6%(64)
Scottish0.6%(57)
French0.3%(31)
Italian0.2%(25)
West Indian0.2%(24)
Jamaican0.2%(24)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Arab0.1%(14)
Lebanese0.1%(14)
Brazilian0.1%(6)
Belgian0%(5)
British0%(5)
Swedish0%(5)
Russian0%(3)
Polish0%(2)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+27%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.8%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 24.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 38.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.9%
+37.3 ptssince 2017
from 41.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married45.6%(1,832)
Married41.6%(1,670)
Widowed2.7%(110)
Divorced10%(402)
Women 15+
Never married44%(1,901)
Married35.7%(1,544)
Widowed11.7%(507)
Divorced8.6%(372)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilcox County, Alabama?

Wilcox County, Alabama has about 10,172 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilcox County, Alabama?

The typical household in Wilcox County, Alabama earns about $40,640 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilcox County, Alabama expensive?

In Wilcox County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $98,800, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Wilcox County, Alabama?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wilcox County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilcox County, Alabama?

About 28.2% of people in Wilcox County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilcox County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilcox County, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,396 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 351Census Tract 348.02Census Tract 348.01Census Tract 347Census Tract 352
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 36726ZIP 36769ZIP 36728ZIP 36720ZIP 36768ZIP 36435ZIP 36723ZIP 36722ZIP 36766ZIP 36741ZIP 36753
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