Wilkinson County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Wilkinson County is located in Georgia with a total population of 8,795. It is the 133rd most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wilkinson County is 43.2 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wilkinson County is $46,673. This is 37% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.3%. This is 50% 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 5.3%. This is 4% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $90,800. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $272,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Wilkinson County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wilkinson County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 38.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

12.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% 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 89.6%.