Wilcox County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01131 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,172 | — | #2,469 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $40,640 | -45.9% | #3,062 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.3 years | +8.7% | #1,391 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $98,800 | -65.0% | #3,003 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $745 | -35.9% | #2,499 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 28.2% | +123.8% | #3,062 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wilcox County has a population of 10,172, making it the #2,469 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Household Type
Economy
The median household income in Wilcox County is $40,640, ranking #3,062 out of 3,222 counties — 45.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 28.2% and unemployment stands at 11.8%.
Median Household Income Trend
Rankings →Poverty Rate Trend
Rankings →Housing
The median home value in Wilcox County is $98,800 (-65.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $745/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.4%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Health
91.3% of residents in Wilcox County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% below the national rate.
About Wilcox County, Alabama
Wilcox County, Alabama has a total population of 10,172, making it the 2,469th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wilcox County is 42.3 years, which is 8.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wilcox County is $40,640, which ranks #3,062 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 45.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 28.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8%.
The median home value in Wilcox County is $98,800, 65.0% below the national median. Renters in Wilcox County pay a median gross rent of $745 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wilcox County, 12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.2 min.
Wilcox County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 70.0% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (27.5%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Wilcox County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.