Wilcox County , Georgia
Population: 8,784 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $48,036 Home $71,200 Rent $612/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 8,784 residents, Wilcox County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Georgia and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Wilcox County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$48,036
Median Income
household
$71,200
Home Value
median
$612/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $48,036 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,028 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% |
| Median Home Value | $71,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $612/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 8,784 |
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 14.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.0%
Obesity
15.2%
Diabetes
20.9%
Smoking
42.3%
High Blood Pressure
33.5%
No Physical Activity
19.8%
Depression
42.4%
Insufficient Sleep
76.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 13.2 · 13th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
40.33
🌀 Hurricane
77.30
🔥 Wildfire
39.98
❄️ Winter Storm
2.45
🌍 Earthquake
37.72
☀️ Drought
80.25
Thinking of moving to Wilcox County?
Use our salary calculator to see what income you'd need to maintain your lifestyle.
Open Cost of Living Calculator →