Wilcox County, Alabama
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wilcox County
- State
- Alabama
- FIPS Code
- 01131
- State FIPS
- 01
- County FIPS
- 131
Geography
- Land Area
- 887.86 sq mi
- Water Area
- 19.53 sq mi
- Total Area
- 907.39 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.990082
- Longitude
- -87.304935
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 10,139
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 7,884
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 10,135 | 100.0% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.0% |
| White | 2,797 | 27.6% |
| Black | 7,099 | 70.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,883 | 100.0% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.0% |
| White | 2,386 | 30.3% |
| Black | 5,372 | 68.1% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 139 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 10,172
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $41,494
- Poverty Rate
- 27.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,811
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,801 | 27.5% |
| Black | 7,121 | 70.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,841
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,262 | 79.9% |
| Republican | 1,480 | 18.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 99 | 1.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,709 | 47.3% |
| Female | 4,130 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,066 | 26.3% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 0.3% |
| Black | 5,572 | 71.1% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,569
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,002 | 48.5% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 37.5% |
| Black | 2,487 | 44.6% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,525 | 41.1% |
| Female | 2,044 | 49.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,712 (39.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 900 (12.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,334
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $97,396
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $804
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.8%
- Public Transit
- 1.3%
- Work From Home
- 4.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.