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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wilkinson County

Mississippi · 10,312 residents · 678.106 sq mi
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Wilkinson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,929. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,700. The poverty rate of 37.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,312
+7%since 1990
from 9,678 in 1990
1990 – 2025
15 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 14 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+10%since 1990
from 31.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Wilkinson County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,929
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,910 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,868
+63%since 1990
from $6,670 in 1990
US average: $21,522
37.7%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 42.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$269
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $207 in 1990
US average: $602
83.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 82.2% in 1990
16.7% rent
2.1
−29%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic32.3%(3,123)
Black67.7%(6,548)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.1%(5,331)
2000
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(3,202)
Black68%(7,015)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(45)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score54.4%(5,614)
54
−1%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.1%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 48.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.3 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 25.2 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 Wilkinson County, Mississippi?

Wilkinson County, Mississippi has about 10,312 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wilkinson County, Mississippi earns about $18,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilkinson County, Mississippi expensive?

In Wilkinson County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $39,700, and the typical rent is about $269 a month.

How educated are people in Wilkinson County, Mississippi?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wilkinson County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilkinson County, Mississippi?

About 37.7% of people in Wilkinson County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilkinson County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilkinson County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 634 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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