Wilkinson County Summary

Life in Wilkinson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Wilkinson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Wilkinson County:

  • The population in Wilkinson County is 8,852.

  • The median home value in Wilkinson County is $113,491.

  • The median income in Wilkinson County is $40,757.

  • The median rent in Wilkinson County is $715.

  • The unemployment rate in Wilkinson County is 5.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Wilkinson County is 21.8%.

  • The average high in Wilkinson County is 81.0° and there are 108.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Wilkinson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Wilkinson County

Gordon, GA Population 2,107

Ivey, GA Population 1,060

McIntyre, GA Population 718

Toomsboro, GA Population 657

Irwinton, GA Population 572

Allentown, GA Population 204

Danville, GA Population 186

Map Of Wilkinson County

Wilkinson County, GA Weather

  • The average high in Wilkinson County is 81.0°.

  • There are 83.12 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 108.9 inches of rain each year with 0.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:27 hours of sun each day in Wilkinson County.

StatWilkinson County
Mean High81.0
Nice Days83.12
Rainfall108.9
Snowfall0.3
Sunny_hours5:27
81.0°
Average High
108.9
Inches of Rain

Wilkinson County Demographics

Population over time in Wilkinson County

The current population in Wilkinson County is 8,852. The population has decreased -0.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 8,931 -0.2%
2021 8,945 -0.7%
2020 9,010 -

Gender in Wilkinson County

  • Wilkinson County is 52.2% female with 4,619 female residents.

  • Wilkinson County is 47.8% male with 4,232 male residents.

Female
52.2% (4,619)
Male
47.8% (4,232)
Gender Wilkinson County GA USA
Female 52.2% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 47.8% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Wilkinson County

Wilkinson County is:

  • 55.3% White with 4,898 White residents.

  • 38.3% African American with 3,387 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 1 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 1.4% Other with 128 Other residents.

  • 1.8% Two Or More with 160 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.1% Hispanic with 278 Hispanic residents.

White
55.3% (4,898)
African American
38.3% (3,387)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.0% (1)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
1.4% (128)
Two Or More
1.8% (160)
Hispanic
3.1% (278)

Table: Wilkinson County By Race

Race Wilkinson County GA USA
White 55.3% 50.8% 58.9%
African American 38.3% 31.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 1.4% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.8% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.1% 10.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Wilkinson County, Georgia

  • 11.3% of households in Wilkinson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 9.6% of households in Wilkinson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Wilkinson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Wilkinson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Wilkinson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Wilkinson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.4% of households in Wilkinson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Wilkinson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 2.7% of households in Wilkinson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.8% of households in Wilkinson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
11.3% (996)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.6% (846)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.4% (1,007)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.7% (1,127)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.9% (1,052)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.7% (1,565)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.4% (919)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.5% (844)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.7% (240)
$200,000 or more
2.8% (251)
Income Wilkinson County GA USA
Less than $10,000 11.3% 5.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.6% 3.8% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.4% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.7% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.9% 11.2% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 16.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.4% 13.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.5% 16.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.7% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.8% 10.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Wilkinson County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Wilkinson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Wilkinson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 48.0% of adults in Wilkinson County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Wilkinson County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Wilkinson County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Wilkinson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Wilkinson County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Wilkinson County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Wilkinson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (354)
9-12th Grade
7% (619)
High School / GED
48% (4,248)
Some College
19% (1,681)
Associate's Degree
10% (885)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (708)
Master's Degree
3% (265)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (88)
Education Wilkinson County GA USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 48% 27% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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