Population 10,172 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wilcox County
Household size in Wilcox County
| Period | Wilcox County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.07 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.70 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.44 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.63 people per household, Wilcox County sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 3.07 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Wilcox County
| Period | Wilcox County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Wilcox County is 41.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.2, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Wilcox County
| Period | Wilcox County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in Wilcox County (16.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 10.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Wilcox County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Alabama counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Wilcox County
Renters in Wilcox County
| Period | Wilcox County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.1% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Wilcox County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 69.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Wilcox County
| Period | Wilcox County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.3% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.5% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Wilcox County: 26.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 7.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Wilcox County
| Period | Wilcox County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Wilcox County are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Wilcox County
| Period | Wilcox County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $450 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $503 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $551 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $761 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$311 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Wilcox County costs $761 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $311 a month from 2006–10, a 69% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Wilcox County
Bachelor's degrees in Wilcox County
| Period | Wilcox County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Wilcox County: 12.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Few Alabama counties have a lower share of college graduates: only five of 67.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Wilcox County
| Period | Wilcox County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.9% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.5% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.4% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.7% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Wilcox County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 10.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Alabama's 67 counties, only five have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Wilcox County
| Period | Wilcox County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.0% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Wilcox County: 12.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Few Alabama counties have higher unemployment: only two of 67. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 9.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Wilcox County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcox County | 2.63 | 41.7 | 16.0% | 22.6% | 26.4% | 1984 | $761 | 12.6% | 79.7% | 12.0% |
| Lowndes County | 2.25 | 42.3 | 17.4% | 22.5% | 13.1% | 1989 | $789 | 15.2% | 83.0% | 7.2% |
| Choctaw County | 2.42 | 45.8 | 9.8% | 17.6% | 25.5% | 1984 | $586 | 15.7% | 86.5% | 4.7% |
| Clarke County | 2.63 | 42.7 | 13.6% | 17.7% | 20.3% | 1985 | $789 | 17.3% | 88.7% | 7.4% |
| Bullock County | 2.35 | 42.5 | 19.7% | 33.4% | 22.9% | 1984 | $573 | 7.5% | 72.0% | 4.9% |
| Jasper County | 2.42 | 42.2 | 13.3% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 1989 | $705 | 13.5% | 90.5% | 8.2% |
| Smith County | 2.66 | 42.0 | 13.4% | 12.6% | 16.1% | 1988 | $671 | 16.1% | 85.6% | 4.5% |
| Simpson County | 2.67 | 41.7 | 13.9% | 18.6% | 18.7% | 1988 | $877 | 16.0% | 83.0% | 4.1% |
| Stewart County | 2.28 | 42.5 | 14.6% | 41.1% | 15.3% | 1985 | $521 | 12.1% | 79.7% | 5.6% |
| Webster County | 2.87 | 40.8 | 5.8% | 23.0% | 26.4% | 1988 | $645 | 8.8% | 88.8% | 3.6% |
| Sumter County | 2.58 | 38.9 | 16.4% | 43.4% | 17.4% | 1977 | $876 | 22.5% | 85.3% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Wilcox County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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