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Demographic Profile

Wilcox County

TSAC-CFD-01131

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Snapshot

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Total Population
10441
CAGR (2011-2025)
-1.16 %
Median Age
41.1 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
20.8 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
10441
Sex Ratio
88.2 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-2.3 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.16 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

Wilcox County, AL, is experiencing significant demographic challenges, with a negative population growth rate of -2.3% over the past year and a 13-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -1.16%. The county's median age is 41.1, slightly above the state average of 39.3, indicating an aging population. With a high age dependency ratio of 77.9, it has one of the highest in Alabama, suggesting a greater burden on the working-age population. Comparatively, counties like Madison and Baldwin are seeing positive growth and younger median ages, highlighting Wilcox's struggle to retain and attract residents.

Dependency Rate
77.9 %
Median Age
41.1 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
20.8 %
Active Aging Index
111.1 %
Old Dependency Rate
37 %
Young Dependency Rate
40.9 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
3579
Married-couple Household
1218
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.35 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-1.3 %
Average Household Size
2.86 p
Average Family Size
3.76 p
Household with Children (%)
23.3 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
41.7 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
45.6 %
Now Married
37.8 %
Widowed
7.9 %
Divorced
8.7 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
97.9 %
Two or More Races
2.1 %
Non-White
72.5 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
0.2 %
White
2876
Black
7328
Asian
4
Native American
13
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
2876
Native US Citizen (%)
72.5 %
Born in Alabama (%)
87.3 %
Born in Other State (%)
11.8 %
Foreign Born (%)
0.5 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
42.6 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
11 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
94.3 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
4.2 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
1.5 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
62
Number of Adherents
5633
Adherents (% of Total Population)
54 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
50.6 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
821
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
11.6 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 32332
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 31556
Median Income College Grads
$ 43750
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 56488
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
28.9 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
41.1 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 38208
Household Income (Median)
$ 50522
Per Capita Income
$ 20442
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
62.6 %
Gini Index
0.4578*
Poverty Rate
26.8 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov