Town · Indiana
Wilkinson, Indiana
Wilkinson, town, in Hancock County, Indiana. Wilkinson had 414 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 414 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 385 (±104). GEOID 1884302.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
414
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 414 · ACS 2020-2024: 385 ±104
Median household income
$81,250
±$23,920 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$133,700
±$28,641 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$917
±$251 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Wilkinson and what county is it in?
Wilkinson is a town in Hancock County, Indiana. It covers 0.2 square miles of land, 2,039 residents per square mile in 2020.
Wilkinson is in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Wilkinson lies entirely within Brown Township (Hancock County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wilkinson, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 414 people lived in Wilkinson on July 1, 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 414 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 385 (±104).
| Measure | Wilkinson | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 385 ±104 | 84,037 | no clear change |
| Households | 163 ±40 | 33,474 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.38 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 182 ±42 | 34,370 | no clear change |
Wilkinson's population since 2000
From 356 in 2000 to 414 in 2025: up 16.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wilkinson as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wilkinson?
The median resident of Wilkinson is 41.4 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.7%.
| Measure | Wilkinson | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 ±7.3 | 40.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.3% ±8.2 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.7% ±7.7 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 51.4% ±8.2 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% ±1.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.9% ±6.5 pts | 88.1% | −7.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±9.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±9.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±9.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±9.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.7% ±5.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±3.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3% ±2.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7% ±2.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±4.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.4% ±5.9 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9% ±3.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.8% ±3.7 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.2% ±7.2 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.1% ±2.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.4% ±6.4 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wilkinson earn?
Half of Wilkinson's 163 households earn less than $81,250 a year (±$23,920), against $93,186 in Hancock County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $66,919 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Wilkinson | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,250 ±$23,920 | $93,186 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $96,460 ±$28,972 | $118,107 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,960 ±$7,620 | $47,372 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.7% ±3.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.3% ±4.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.7% ±3.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.9% ±4.1 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0% ±6.0 pts | 93.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wilkinson?
Owners occupy 89.0% of Wilkinson's occupied homes and renters 11.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $133,700 by its owner (±$28,641). The median renter pays $917 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Wilkinson | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $133,700 ±$28,641 | $274,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $917 ±$251 | $1,203 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 0.0% ±100.0 pts | 29.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,159 ±$150 | $1,538 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 89.0% ±11.4 pts | 79.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.0% ±11.4 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Housing units | 182 ±42 | 34,370 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6% ±5.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±75.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.6% ±11.5 pts | 84.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.3% ±11.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±1.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±18.5 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 42.3% ±12.6 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.4% ±10.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Wilkinson building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Wilkinson in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Indiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wilkinson work and get to work?
92.1% of Wilkinson's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.8 minutes.
| Measure | Wilkinson | Hancock County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 72.6% ±9.5 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.4% ±1.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 92.1% ±5.3 pts | 74.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.4% ±2.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±15.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±15.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.5% ±5.4 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.8 min ±3.1 | 27.7 min | −5.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Wilkinson?
No census tract lies mostly in Wilkinson; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4101Hancock County | 4,095 | $82,174 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Wilkinson) · Census block assignment files
How does Wilkinson compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wilkinson is the 13,981st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 437th-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Wilkinson is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 437th | 566 |
Wilkinson's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Wilkinson with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Wilkinson?
28 of the 57 figures for Wilkinson on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Wilkinson are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Wilkinson.