Wilkinson County's estimated 2026 population is 8,507 with a growth rate of -0.93% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wilkinson County is the 136th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 9,528 and has seen a growth of -10.72% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wilkinson County includes 55.41% White, 38.21% Black or African American, 3.29% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (55.41%)
Black or African American (38.21%)
Other race (3.29%)
Two or more races (3.07%)
Native American (0.01%)
Asian (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,873 | 55.41% |
| Black or African American | 3,361 | 38.21% |
| Other race | 289 | 3.29% |
| Two or more races | 270 | 3.07% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wilkinson County's average per capita income is $35,203. Household income levels show a median of $46,673. The poverty rate stands at 20.26%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,750 | - |
| Families | $62,500 | $75,431 |
| Households | $46,673 | $60,298 |
| Non Families | $25,028 | $34,190 |
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