County · Alabama
Wilcox County, Alabama
Wilcox County, Alabama. Wilcox County had 9,666 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 8.8% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. It holds 7 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 01131.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,666
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,600 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,172
Median household income
$40,640
±$7,684 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$98,800
±$14,612 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$745
±$309 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Wilcox County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,600 residents in Wilcox County. The Census Bureau estimates 9,666 for July 1, 2025, down 8.8% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,172 over 888 square miles of land.
| Measure | Wilcox County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,172 | 5,086,768 | −509 |
| Households | 3,860±212 | 1,997,247 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.59±0.14 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,334±26 | 2,337,265 | −443 |
Wilcox County's population since 2000
From 13,183 in 2000 to 9,666 in 2025: down 26.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Wilcox County?
Wilcox County holds 7 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Camden with 1,646 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Camden | 1,927 | $36,481 |
|---|---|---|
| Pine Hill | 758 | $33,864 |
| BoykinGEOID 0108680 | 208 | $51,667 |
| Yellow BluffGEOID 0183976 | 208 | not published |
| Pine AppleGEOID 0159880 | 143 | $43,750 |
| CatherineGEOID 0112544 | 65 | not published |
| Oak HillGEOID 0155848 | 14 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wilcox County?
The median resident of Wilcox County is 42.3 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 21.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 70.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 27.5%.
| Measure | Wilcox County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3±1.6 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.7% | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 27.5%±0.1 pts | 63.4% | +0.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 70.0%±1.1 pts | 25.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±1.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5%±1.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 21.1%±2.6 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7%±2.0 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.4%±3.0 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.9%±2.9 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±1.8 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Wilcox County earn?
Half of Wilcox County's 3,860 households earn less than $40,640 a year (±$7,684), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $38,169 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 28.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wilcox County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,640±$7,684 | $63,999 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $65,212±$13,348 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,078±$5,170 | $36,087 | +$6,352 |
| People below the poverty line | 28.2%±4.8 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 45.7%±12.8 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 37.0%±5.2 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.9%±3.9 pts | 87.5% | – |
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 Wilcox County?
Owners occupy 77.4% of Wilcox County's occupied homes and renters 22.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $98,800 by its owner (±$14,612). The median renter pays $745 a month including utilities, and 41.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wilcox County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $98,800±$14,612 | $209,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $745±$309 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.7%±17.0 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,219±$138 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.4%±5.0 pts | 70.2% | +9.5 pts |
| Housing units | 5,334±26 | 2,337,265 | −443 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.1%±3.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.0%±4.9 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 36.4%±4.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±1.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.8%±1.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
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 Wilcox County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Wilcox County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wilcox County get to work?
81.3% of Wilcox County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.8%.
| Measure | Wilcox County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.7%±3.4 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.8%±4.4 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.3%±4.7 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0%±2.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±1.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.1%±3.5 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.3 min±3.4 | 25.5 min | no clear change |
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 are Wilcox County's census tracts?
Wilcox County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $19,176 (Tract 347) to $53,472 (Tract 352).
| Tract 34701131034700 | 1,787±465 | $19,176 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 348.0101131034801 | 1,894±472 | $46,275 |
| Tract 348.0201131034802 | 2,496±406 | $45,781 |
| Tract 35101131035100 | 2,660±514 | $43,051 |
| Tract 35201131035200 | 1,335±256 | $53,472 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Wilcox County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 63rd of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 65th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 66th of 67 |
| Median household income | 60th of 67 |
| Median home value | 61st of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 43rd of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62nd of 67 |
| Median age | 26th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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