Wilkinson County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28157 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,162 | — | #2,640 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $35,311 | -53.0% | #3,120 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,835 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $90,000 | -68.1% | #3,090 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $686 | -41.0% | #2,805 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.4% | +117.8% | #3,047 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wilkinson County has a population of 8,162, making it the #2,640 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wilkinson County is $35,311, ranking #3,120 out of 3,222 counties — 53.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 27.4% and unemployment stands at 13.4%.
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The median home value in Wilkinson County is $90,000 (-68.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $686/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.4%.
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84.1% of residents in Wilkinson County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.2% below the national rate.
About Wilkinson County, Mississippi
Wilkinson County, Mississippi has a total population of 8,162, making it the 2,640th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wilkinson County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wilkinson County is $35,311, which ranks #3,120 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 53.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 27.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 13.4%.
The median home value in Wilkinson County is $90,000, 68.1% below the national median. Renters in Wilkinson County pay a median gross rent of $686 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wilkinson County, 8.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 73.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 40.6 min.
Wilkinson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 67.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (28.1%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Wilkinson County, Mississippi 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.