Wilkinson County, MS
Living in Wilkinson County
Bikeability4
Walkability9
Commute36
Public Transit6
Affordability95
Public Safety50
Airports19
Hospitals29
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.9kPopulation-1.2k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black71%
Caucasian28%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate41%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$27kMedian Household Income-$753 (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K47%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector66%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office21%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$70kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$344Median Monthly Rent+$150 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home35%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
LP gas19%
Utility gas7%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wilkinson County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Wilkinson County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump31%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wilkinson County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding57
Tornado52
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wilkinson County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wilkinson County, MS
Centreville Academy
17 miles, E
Trinity Episcopal School
24 miles, N
Holy Family Early Learning Center
28 miles, N
Cathedral School
28 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Wilkinson County, MS
Southern University and A & M College
45 miles, S
Alcorn State University
51 miles, N
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
52 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wilkinson County, MS
Field Health System
17 miles, E
Eastern La Mental Health System
24 miles, S
Merit Health Natchez
26 miles, N
West Feliciana Parish Hospital
26 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Wilkinson County, MS
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
45 miles, S
Alexandria International Airport
73 miles, W
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
77 miles, SW
Monroe Regional Airport
102 miles, NW