Wilcox County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Wilcox County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Wilcox County, Georgia has a population of 8,798, the 133rd most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $54,138 and the median home value is $87,600. The poverty rate is 21.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Wilcox County Quick Facts

Population 8,798

Median Household Income $54,138

Median Home Value $87,600

Poverty Rate 21.9%

Unemployment Rate 5.5%

Median Age 41.5 years

Homeownership Rate 74.7%

Affordability Ratio 1.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.3%

High School Graduation 79.2%

Cities/Places 5

Population 8,798 133rd of 159

Median Income $54,138 30% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.9%

Unemployment 5.5%

How Wilcox County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	8,784	8,798	+0.2%
Median household income	$48,036	$54,138	+12.7%
Median home value	$71,200	$87,600	+23.0%

Median Household Income

Wilcox

$54,138

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wilcox

$87,600

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 25.8%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 32.2%

$100K+ 21.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

7.3%

$10K-$15K

7.8%

$15K-$20K

6.3%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

5.9%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

7.8%

$60K-$75K

10.1%

$75K-$100K

14.2%

$100K-$125K

8.4%

$125K-$150K

4.7%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

3.0%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

38.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.7%

Renter 25.3%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $610/mo 13.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.0%

18-34

20.6%

35-54

28.7%

55-74

22.5%

75+

9.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Wilcox County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Abbeville	2,771	$42,311	41.6%	$79,600
Rochelle	1,243	$41,607	23.8%	$85,800
Pineview	618	$28,068	22.8%	$57,100
Pitts	327	$64,250	8.0%	$57,000
Seville	61	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Wilcox County is located in Georgia with a total population of 8,798. It is the 133rd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wilcox County is 41.5 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wilcox County is $54,138. This is 30% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.9%. This is 64% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. 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 5.5%. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $87,600. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Wilcox County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wilcox County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 32.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wilcox County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wilcox County, Georgia?

Wilcox County has a population of 8,798, making it the 133rd most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Wilcox County?

The median household income in Wilcox County is $54,138 with a poverty rate of 21.9%.

How many cities are in Wilcox County, Georgia?

Wilcox County contains 5 Census-designated places.