U.S. County · Profile

Wilkinson County

8.7KTotal Population
20Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-14.48%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Wilkinson County has a population of 8,725 as of 2023. It is located in Georgia.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Wilkinson County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):3.1%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White57.6%5,026
Black or African American38.3%3,342
Hispanic or Latino3.1%270
Two or More Races2.1%183
Some Other Race2.0%175
American Indian/Alaska Native0.0%0
Asian0.0%0
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Wilkinson County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$40,757
45.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$24,070
37.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
21.8%
89.6% above national average
Median Age
42.2 years

Income & Poverty

$40,757Median Household Income
$24,070Per Capita Income
21.8%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$40,757$57,529
Families$56,607$69,969
Married-couple Families$56,607$63,400
Nonfamily Households$25,057$27,062

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Wilkinson County, Georgia.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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