Wilcox County, Georgia
Located in Georgia, Wilcox County has a population of 8,798 residents and a median age of 41.5 years, making it the #2,580 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 21.9%. The median home value is $87,600, and the median household income is $54,138, which is 28% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Wilcox County, 15.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 54.4% below the national average, ranking #2,760 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Wilcox County is 70.6 years. 23.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.8% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
20.3% of adults in Wilcox County smoke , 41.5% are obese , and 16.1% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 22.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 19.2 per 100,000.
Families & Children
34.0% of children in Wilcox County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 36.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Wilcox County is 48.1%. The mean commute time is 35.3 min, which is 27.9% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
Mean Commute Time Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Wilcox County voted Republican with a margin of 49.2%. The vote was 25.3% Dem / 74.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.2 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.