Wilcox County, Georgia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Wilcox County, Georgia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Wilcox County, Georgia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Wilcox County, Georgia. The estimated population of Wilcox County, Georgia is 8,841 people, with a median age of 40.9.

We can look at the total population in Wilcox County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,841
+1.61%
-0.62%
2020
8,701
 -1.39% -
2019
8,824
 -0.25% -
2018
8,846
 -0.56% -
2017
8,896
 - -

Population of Wilcox County, Georgia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
58.9%
58.5%
 +0.68%
Black/African American
34.4%
35.3%
 -2.55%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
4.8%
4.3%
 +11.63%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
0.9%
 +88.89%
Other
0.1%
0.7%
 -85.71%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Wilcox County, Georgia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.9 +0.49% 39.3 -0.25% 42.8 +1.18%
2020 40.7 +2.26% 39.4 +3.96% 42.3 -3.42%
2019 39.8 +0.76% 37.9 -1.3% 43.8 +3.06%
2018 39.5 +0.25% 38.4 0% 42.5 -1.62%
2017 39.4 - 38.4 - 43.2 -

The median age of Wilcox County, Georgia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 484 +6.02% 481 -1.57% 496 472
10 to 19 572 +3.81% 457 -10.36% 587 393
20 to 29 758 +4.07% 395 -16.28% 766 333
30 to 39 974 -3.28% 407 -20.26% 930 319
40 to 49 789 +14.22% 365 +18.03% 905 428
50 to 59 745 0.9% 509 -11.19% 741 454
60 to 69 508 +15.01% 512 -8.93% 581 464
70+ 418 +4.78% 522 +2.71% 436 536

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Wilcox County, Georgia is $41,406.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Wilcox County.

  • Under 25
    $24,464.00
  • 25 to 44
    $47,017.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,321.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,231.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Wilcox County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Wilcox County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Wilcox County, Georgia is currently $53,917.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.19% of households in Wilcox County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Wilcox County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    33.36%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.62%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.75%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.42%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.19%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Wilcox County is $16,629.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Wilcox County by the total population of Wilcox County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Wilcox County, Georgia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Wilcox County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.48%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.37%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.14%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    63.26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.75%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Wilcox County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Wilcox County over the age of 16 is 7,292.

Of those people, a total of 40.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Wilcox County is 37.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 399 31.10% 57.30%
20 to 24 years 485 63.50% 14.60%
25 to 29 years 614 53.90% 3.00%
30 to 34 years 638 47.60% 3.00%
35 to 44 years 1,322 46.00% 8.90%
45 to 54 years 1,204 51.10% 0.50%
55 to 59 years 613 38.00% 1.30%
60 to 64 years 534 41.00% 1.80%
65 to 74 years 856 18.80% 6.20%
75 years and over 627 2.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Wilcox County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,536 48.20% 4.70%
Black or African American 2,603 26.50% 14.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 72.70% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 100.00% 0.00%
Other 59 39.00% 39.10%
Two or more races 82 15.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 319 36.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,279 48.70% 4.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Wilcox County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Wilcox County is 2,711, with median earnings of $32,094.00.

Women in Wilcox County, Georgia earning approximately 91.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,711 $32,094.00
Male 1,662 $33,387.00
Female 1,049 $30,579.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 297 $43,895.00
Business and Financial 49 $40,114.00
Computer and Mathematical 24 $58,333.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $52,212.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 30 $36,458.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 250 $51,480.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 27 $103,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 127 $43,051.00
Healthcare Support 120 $32,571.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 58 $0.00
Law Enforcement 75 $18,393.00
Food Preparation and Serving 41 $21,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 91 $33,281.00
Personal Care and Service 32 $15,875.00
Sales 148 $19,167.00
Office and Administrative Support 204 $32,222.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 112 $25,972.00
Construction and Extraction 235 $14,811.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 189 $37,929.00
Production 206 $29,868.00
Transportation and Material Moving 220 $31,818.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 249 $44,121.00 48 $36,000.00
Business and Financial 5 $0.00 44 $33,333.00
Computer and Mathematical 20 $58,750.00 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $51,538.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $58,333.00 12 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 37 $51,307.00 213 $51,620.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 25 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 13 $0.00 114 $43,382.00
Healthcare Support 24 $0.00 96 $31,029.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 58 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $20,795.00 52 $17,188.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 41 $21,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 84 $33,500.00 7 $28,438.00
Personal Care and Service 17 $0.00 15 $15,250.00
Sales 47 $46,696.00 101 $14,345.00
Office and Administrative Support 24 $61,364.00 180 $30,556.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 106 $26,181.00 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 235 $14,811.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 171 $37,593.00 18 $0.00
Production 147 $30,764.00 59 $28,984.00
Transportation and Material Moving 212 $32,273.00 8 $20,833.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,446 households in Wilcox County, with an average household size of 2.83 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,661 families in Wilcox County with an average family size of 3.45 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,124 170 367 785
Average Household Size 3.09 3.57 4.98 1.29
Total Families 1,124 170 367 0
Average Household Size 3.06 3.35 4.69 0

Poverty

Of the 1,661 families in Wilcox County, 16.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Wilcox County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,442 housing units in Wilcox County, Georgia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,446 71.06%
Vacant 996 28.94%

12.52% of the total 3,442 housing units in Wilcox County are rental units. This is approximately 431 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,814 are occupied by the owner - or 52.70% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Wilcox County is $547.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Wilcox County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    201
  • Less than $500
    158
  • $500 to $999
    221
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    38
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    14
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Wilcox County is $63,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Wilcox County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    690
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    531
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    181
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    156
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    157
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    68
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    7
  • $1,000,000 or more
    24

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Wilcox County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Wilcox County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    427
  • 1940 to 1949
    143
  • 1950 to 1959
    274
  • 1960 to 1969
    412
  • 1970 to 1979
    563
  • 1980 to 1989
    640
  • 1990 to 1999
    538
  • 2000 to 2009
    320
  • 2010 to 2013
    125
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Wilcox County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    159
  • 1 vehicle available
    933
  • 2 vehicles available
    899
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    455

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Wilcox County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Wilcox County that commute to work in a particular way.

29.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Wilcox County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    160
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    235
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    359
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    161
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    412
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    264
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    397
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    41
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    40
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    173
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    257
  • 90 or more minutes
    88

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Wilcox County, Georgia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Wilcox County, Georgia

We have data for 9 places in Wilcox County, Georgia. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.