Wilkinson County's estimated 2026 population is 7,344 with a growth rate of -3.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wilkinson County is the 77th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 9,863 and has seen a growth of -25.54% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.9 years
Female: 44.1 years
Male: 37.9 years
There are 6,522 adults, (1,605 of whom are seniors) in Wilkinson County.
Female: 3,641 (44.6%)
Male: 4,521 (55.4%)
The racial composition of Wilkinson County includes 67.16% Black or African American, 28.45% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,482 | 67.16% |
| White | 2,322 | 28.45% |
| Two or more races | 195 | 2.39% |
| Other race | 163 | 2% |
Wilkinson County's average per capita income is $36,872. Household income levels show a median of $35,311. The poverty rate stands at 27.45%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $61,630 | - |
| Families | $37,389 | $65,009 |
| Households | $35,311 | $50,587 |
| Non Families | $27,240 | $32,026 |
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