Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,162 (100%) |
| Population Density | 12 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 47 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $35,311 |
| Per Capita Income | $20,764 |
| Median Home Value | $90,000 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 4,608 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,497 (54.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 688 (14.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,423 (30.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 3,185 |
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
| Family Households | 1,758 (55.2%) |
The table below compares Wilkinson County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 75 | 10th |
| Population Density | # 80 | 4th |
| Median Household Income | # 76 | 9th |
| Per Capita Income | # 80 | 4th |
| Diversity Index | # 52 | 38th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
