Wilkinson County's estimated 2026 population is 7,484 with a growth rate of -2.2% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wilkinson County is the 76th largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 9,863 and has seen a growth of -24.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wilkinson County includes 67.19% Black or African American, 28.25% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Two or more races and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (67.19%)
White (28.25%)
Other race (2.39%)
Two or more races (2.17%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,628 | 67.19% |
| White | 2,366 | 28.25% |
| Other race | 200 | 2.39% |
| Two or more races | 182 | 2.17% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Wilkinson County's average per capita income is $37,390. Household income levels show a median of $35,930. The poverty rate stands at 28.18%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $58,880 | - |
| Families | $49,091 | $70,668 |
| Households | $35,930 | $53,217 |
| Non Families | $27,899 | $34,866 |
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