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Wilkinson County

Mississippi · 8,587 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 $30,760. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,725 residents. 14% 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 $70,500. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
8,587
−17%since 2000
from 10,312 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+18%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K11K1990201020202024Wilkinson County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,760
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,074
+66%since 2000
from $10,868 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$439
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.1%(3,202)
Black68%(7,015)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(45)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.4%(5,614)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.4%(2,525)
Black67.1%(5,764)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(70)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other2.1%(176)
Diversity Score57.1%(4,905)
Segregation Score11.7%(1,005)
Diversity Score
57
+5%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+23%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilkinson County, Mississippi?

Wilkinson County, Mississippi has about 8,587 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilkinson County, Mississippi earns about $30,760 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 $70,500, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Wilkinson County, Mississippi?

About 14.2% 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 28.1% of people in Wilkinson County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilkinson County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilkinson County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,091 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9502.02Census Tract 9502.01
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 39631ZIP 39669ZIP 39633
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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