Wilkinson, MS County is a small county located in the southern part of Mississippi with a population of 8,706. It has one of the lowest population densities in the US at 12 people per square mile compared to the national average of 93 people per square mile. The county offers many opportunities for locals to explore their culture and heritage as well as enjoy outdoor activities year-round. Local businesses include chain stores such as Wal-Mart and Applebees, smaller mom and pop shops like Ray's Bakery and Jack's Hardware store, and several local restaurants that offer homestyle cooking with flavors from all over the world. There are plenty of outdoor activities including fishing in nearby lakes, hunting in wildlife areas, golfing at local courses, and exploring beautiful parks like Panther Creek State Park. Wilkinson County is also home to numerous organizations such as churches, clubs, non-profits and volunteer groups that support various causes within their community. Finally, there are several sporting events taking place throughout the year such as high school football games, youth soccer tournaments and college basketball tournaments.
The population in Wilkinson County is 8,706. There are 13 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Wilkinson County is 38.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Wilkinson County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Wilkinson County
- 33.4% are married
- 9.3% are divorced
- 21.1% are married with children
- 28.7% have children, but are single
Race in Wilkinson County
- 27.9% are White
- 71.0% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 0.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander