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Wilcox County

Georgia · 9,255 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 $30,784. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,900. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,255
+8%since 2000
from 8,577 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
24 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+8%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K9K1990201020202024Wilcox County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,784
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,483 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,692
−9%since 2000
from $14,014 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $298 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−43.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+17%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(5,299)
Black36%(3,091)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(139)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(5,190)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(5,544)
Black34.9%(3,233)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(338)
Asian0.4%(41)
Other1.4%(127)
Diversity Score65.1%(6,021)
Diversity Score
65
+8%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
42.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−49.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilcox County, Georgia?

Wilcox County, Georgia has about 9,255 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilcox County, Georgia earns about $30,784 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 $56,900, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Wilcox County, Georgia?

About 8.8% 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 25.5% 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 2,247 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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