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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wilcox County

Georgia · 8,577 residents · 377.811 sq mi
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Wilcox County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,483. Population has grown 22% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,300. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,577
+22%since 1990
from 7,008 in 1990
1990 – 2025
23 / sq mi
+22%since 1990
from 19 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+6%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Wilcox County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,483
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,014
+60%since 1990
from $8,733 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.0%
−7.6 ptssince 1990
from 28.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$298
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $220 in 1990
US average: $602
79.9%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
20.1% rent
1.6
−18%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68%(4,764)
Black31.8%(2,226)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(5)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score54.7%(3,835)
2000
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(5,299)
Black36%(3,091)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(139)
Asian0.2%(14)
Diversity Score60.5%(5,190)
61
+11%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.2%
+15.4 ptssince 1990
from 52.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−13%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilcox County, Georgia?

Wilcox County, Georgia has about 8,577 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wilcox County, Georgia earns about $27,483 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilcox County, Georgia expensive?

In Wilcox County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $43,300, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Wilcox County, Georgia?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wilcox County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilcox County, Georgia?

About 21.0% of people in Wilcox County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilcox County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilcox County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,569 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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