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Wilcox County

Alabama · 10,600 residents · 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 $35,063. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 2,583 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,200. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,600
−20%since 2000
from 13,183 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+30%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,063
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,646 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,031
+75%since 2000
from $10,903 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−19%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.4%(3,611)
Black71.5%(9,423)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(97)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.3%(6,757)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic27%(2,866)
Black70%(7,425)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(112)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other2.4%(259)
Diversity Score55.4%(5,867)
Segregation Score35.1%(3,718)
Diversity Score
55
+8%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 24.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 38.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.1%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilcox County, Alabama?

Wilcox County, Alabama has about 10,600 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilcox County, Alabama earns about $35,063 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 $67,200, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Wilcox County, Alabama?

About 11.7% 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 27.6% 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 2,968 residents, a change of about -22 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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