Wilkinson County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wilkinson County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28157
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 157
Geography
- Land Area
- 678.01 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.75 sq mi
- Total Area
- 687.77 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.161091
- Longitude
- -91.324617
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 8,151
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 6,514
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,096 | 99.3% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 0.7% |
| White | 2,304 | 28.3% |
| Black | 5,666 | 69.5% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 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 | 6,459 | 99.2% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 0.9% |
| White | 1,953 | 30.0% |
| Black | 4,431 | 68.0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 117 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 8,162
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $40,532
- Poverty Rate
- 23.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,947
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,322 | 28.4% |
| Black | 5,482 | 67.2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,321
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,167 | 50.1% |
| Republican | 748 | 11.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,404 | 38.0% |
| Other | 2 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,947 | 46.6% |
| Female | 3,162 | 50.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 647 | 10.2% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 1.2% |
| Black | 5,432 | 85.9% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,227
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 35.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 254 | 39.3% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 33.8% |
| Black | 1,883 | 34.7% |
| Asian | 8 | 24.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 961 | 32.6% |
| Female | 1,214 | 38.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,987 (34.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 520 (8.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 4,608
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $90,760
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $625
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.2%
- Public Transit
- 3.2%
- Work From Home
- 5.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.