Wilkinson County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Name: Wilkinson County, Georgia Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Wilkinson County, Georgia has a population of 8,747, the 134th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $45,465 and the median home value is $86,300. The poverty rate is 21.6%.

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

Wilkinson County Quick Facts

Population 8,747

Median Household Income $45,465

Median Home Value $86,300

Poverty Rate 21.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.8%

Median Age 42.5 years

Homeownership Rate 80.5%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 12.3%

High School Graduation 88.4%

Cities/Places 6

Population 8,747 134th of 159

Median Income $45,465 41% lower than state

Poverty Rate 21.6%

Unemployment 4.8%

How Wilkinson 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	8,795	8,747	-0.5%
Median household income	$46,673	$45,465	-2.6%
Median home value	$90,800	$86,300	-5.0%

Median Household Income

Wilkinson

$45,465

$77,353

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Wilkinson

$86,300

$303,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 29.9%

$25K-$50K 24.8%

$50K-$100K 26.0%

$100K+ 19.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.5%

$10K-$15K

7.0%

$15K-$20K

8.0%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

6.0%

$35K-$40K

6.0%

$40K-$45K

2.6%

$45K-$50K

5.2%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

7.8%

$75K-$100K

9.7%

$100K-$125K

7.4%

$125K-$150K

6.7%

$150K-$200K

3.5%

$200K+

1.7%

Employment

4.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

52.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.5%

Renter 19.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $825/mo 21.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.9%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

22.9%

55-74

27.4%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Wilkinson County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Gordon	2,485	$47,243	23.9%	$86,800
Ivey	964	$40,250	36.5%	$71,500
McIntyre	633	$47,361	15.0%	$68,000
Irwinton	534	$35,250	5.3%	$91,900
Toomsboro	467	$64,375	28.7%	$66,500
Danville	111	$43,750	33.3%	$120,800

Explore Georgia Rankings

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Population Overview

Wilkinson County is located in Georgia with a total population of 8,747. It is the 134th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wilkinson County is 42.5 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wilkinson County is $45,465. This is 41% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.6%. This is 61% 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 4.8%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $86,300. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Wilkinson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wilkinson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 37.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

12.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 65% 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 88.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wilkinson 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 Wilkinson County, Georgia?

Wilkinson County has a population of 8,747, making it the 134th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Wilkinson County?

The median household income in Wilkinson County is $45,465 with a poverty rate of 21.6%.

How many cities are in Wilkinson County, Georgia?

Wilkinson County contains 6 Census-designated places.