Wilcox County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wilcox County is located in Georgia with a total population of 8,784. It is the 134th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wilcox County is 41.3 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wilcox County is $48,036. This is 36% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 23.1%. This is 72% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $71,200. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Wilcox County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wilcox County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 33.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

14.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.9%.