County

Wilkinson County, MS

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Mississippi

👥8,606Population
💰$35,687Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$74,486Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 27.9%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 67.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White27.9%
Hispanic0.5%
Black67.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty26.1% ▲ 161% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma27 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,221 (38.6%)
Some College1,201 (20.9%)
Associates895 (15.5%)
Bachelors803 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree612 (10.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 20.9%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 10.6%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College20.9%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate10.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,687 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$74,485 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$791/mo
Total Housing Units4,720
Vacant Units1,059

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Wilkinson County, MS

Wilkinson County is located in Mississippi and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 8,606 residents. With a median age of 41.77, it is a middle-aged county.

Wilkinson County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $35,686 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 26.1% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Wilkinson County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $74,485 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $790. Homeownership rates are high at 80.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Wilkinson County are majority Black (67.06%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Wilkinson County, MS is a lower-income area in Mississippi. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Wilkinson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
39631 Centreville 4,346 $39,125 $58,200 $540 6.0% 30.0%
39669 Woodville 4,260 $32,179 $91,100 $1,047 8.3% 20.2%

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