Wilcox County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13315 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,798 | — | #2,580 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,138 | -28.0% | #2,524 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.5 years | +6.7% | #1,641 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $87,600 | -68.9% | #3,115 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $610 | -47.5% | #3,035 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.9% | +73.8% | #2,833 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wilcox County has a population of 8,798, making it the #2,580 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wilcox County is $54,138, ranking #2,524 out of 3,222 counties — 28.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.9% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.
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The median home value in Wilcox County is $87,600 (-68.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $610/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.7%.
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86.3% of residents in Wilcox County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.8% below the national rate.
About Wilcox County, Georgia
Wilcox County, Georgia has a total population of 8,798, making it the 2,580th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wilcox County is 41.5 years, which is 6.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wilcox County is $54,138, which ranks #2,524 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.
The median home value in Wilcox County is $87,600, 68.9% below the national median. Renters in Wilcox County pay a median gross rent of $610 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wilcox County, 15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.3 min.
Wilcox County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 59.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (32.1%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
All data for Wilcox County, Georgia 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.