Wilkinson County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13319 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,747 | — | #2,583 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,465 | -39.5% | #2,951 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.5 years | +9.3% | #1,339 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $86,300 | -69.4% | #3,125 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $825 | -29.1% | #1,919 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.6% | +71.4% | #2,807 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wilkinson County has a population of 8,747, making it the #2,583 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wilkinson County is $45,465, ranking #2,951 out of 3,222 counties — 39.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.6% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Wilkinson County is $86,300 (-69.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $825/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.5%.
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90.0% of residents in Wilkinson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% below the national rate.
About Wilkinson County, Georgia
Wilkinson County, Georgia has a total population of 8,747, making it the 2,583rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wilkinson County is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wilkinson County is $45,465, which ranks #2,951 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Wilkinson County is $86,300, 69.4% below the national median. Renters in Wilkinson County pay a median gross rent of $825 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wilkinson County, 12.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.8 min.
Wilkinson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 55.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (37.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%).
All data for Wilkinson 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.