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Wilkinson County

Georgia · 8,877 residents · 449.214 sq mi
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Wilkinson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,896. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,100. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,877
−13%since 2000
from 10,220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+25%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Wilkinson County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,896
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,723 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,987
+57%since 2000
from $14,658 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+20%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(5,893)
Black40.6%(4,153)
Hispanic / Latino1%(101)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score62%(6,334)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(5,110)
Black35.6%(3,163)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(239)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other1.4%(122)
Diversity Score64.6%(5,737)
Segregation Score16.8%(1,487)
Diversity Score
65
+4%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.1%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 49.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilkinson County, Georgia?

Wilkinson County, Georgia has about 8,877 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilkinson County, Georgia earns about $36,896 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilkinson County, Georgia expensive?

In Wilkinson County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $70,100, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Wilkinson County, Georgia?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wilkinson County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilkinson County, Georgia?

About 24.7% of people in Wilkinson County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilkinson County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilkinson County, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,351 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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