Wilkinson County's estimated 2026 population is 8,604 with a growth rate of -0.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wilkinson County is the 135th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 9,528 and has seen a growth of -9.7% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.5 years
Female: 44.3 years
Male: 41.4 years
There are 6,832 adults, (1,798 of whom are seniors) in Wilkinson County.
Female: 4,513 (51.6%)
Male: 4,234 (48.4%)
The racial composition of Wilkinson County includes 56.11% White, 37.7% Black or African American, 3.36% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,908 | 56.11% |
| Black or African American | 3,298 | 37.7% |
| Other race | 294 | 3.36% |
| Two or more races | 199 | 2.28% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
Wilkinson County's average per capita income is $36,642. Household income levels show a median of $45,465. The poverty rate stands at 21.6%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,904 | - |
| Families | $59,443 | $73,831 |
| Households | $45,465 | $59,154 |
| Non Families | $25,109 | $33,731 |
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