Wilcox County, Alabama Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Wilcox County, AL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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F
Health Well below averageAmong the 3 least healthy counties in Alabama
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F
Income Well below averageAmong the 5 least wealthy counties in Alabama
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F
Education Well below averageAmong the 3 least educated counties in Alabama
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Wilcox County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,172 | 5,083,438 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 11.2 | 97.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.10% | 0.62% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.5 | 38.0 | 37.3 |
| Households | 3,860 | 1,996,169 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Wilcox County declined by 18.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 10,172 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Wilcox County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.1% of residents. That is 0.6 points above Alabama as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,246 22.1% +0.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,856 18.2% -2.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,001 19.7% -0.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,912 18.8% +0.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Alabama, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.7% of the people living in Wilcox County and men 47.3%.
- Women 52.7% Alabama 51.5%
- Men 47.3% Alabama 48.5%
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Economy
Wilcox County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Wilcox County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,567 | $64,544 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.54% | 4.68% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 11.8% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wilcox County is about 37% lower than in Alabama.
Housing
| Metric | Wilcox County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $108,125 | $160,474 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $744 | $1,007 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.4% | 70.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Wilcox County is about 12.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $744 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wilcox County spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 216 hours, about 9.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wilcox County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.0 | 22.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.0 | 44.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 216 | 184 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,711 | $5,717 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 8.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,352 | 8,636 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 256 | 1,193 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Alabama:
Pike County (16.4 min), Houston County (18.3 min), Escambia County (18.5 min).
Slowest:
Blount County (33.2 min), Pickens County (32.5 min), Lowndes County (31.9 min).
The average commute time in Wilcox County is 26 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Alabama.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Wilcox County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Wilcox County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.4% | 24.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | 2.48 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Alabama:
Madison County (0.4), Shelby County (0.3), Lee County (0.3).
Lowest:
Bibb County (0.2), Barbour County (0.2), Wilcox County (0.2).
Health
Wilcox County has a health index of F, which means it scores poorly in health.
| Metric | Wilcox County | Alabama Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.2 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 33.6% | 23.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 26.4% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Alabama:
Shelby County (0.8), Lee County (0.8), Baldwin County (0.8).
Lowest:
Greene County (0.7), Wilcox County (0.7), Perry County (0.7).
Wilcox County, AL Compared With Nearby Counties
How Wilcox County, AL compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcox County, AL | 10,172 | $40,567 #2/3 | $108,125 #1/3 | 26.0 min #3/3 |
| Dallas County, AL | 36,858 | $35,622 | $102,778 | 20.3 min |
| Clarke County, AL | 22,543 | $48,885 | $55,384 | 20.8 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wilcox County, Alabama.
How many people live in Wilcox County, Alabama?
About 10,172 people live in Wilcox County, Alabama, in 3,860 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 42.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
How densely populated is Wilcox County, Alabama?
Averaged over its land area, Wilcox County, Alabama has 11 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 13% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Wilcox County, Alabama?
The median home costs 2.7 times the median household income ($108,125 against $40,567), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $744 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Wilcox County, Alabama?
Unemployment in Wilcox County, Alabama is 11.8%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Wilcox County, Alabama?
10.4% of adults in Wilcox County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 10), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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