Wilcox County, Alabama Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 62nd-largest in Alabama
The population of Wilcox County, Alabama is 10,347 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest county in Alabama. The median household income is $42,236, the median home value is $84,200, and the median age is 42.0.
The population of Wilcox County has declined 14.7% since 2010 (11,560 → 9,865), a -1.13% annualized rate.
10,347
Population
-1.13%
Annual growth
12
People / sq mi
$42,236
Median Income
$84,200
Median Home Value
Wilcox County covers 888 sq mi of land at 11.7 people per square mile.
About Wilcox County, AL
Remote work is unusually rare in Wilcox County: 1.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. With 10,347 residents, Wilcox County is a county in Alabama.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $42,236, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 22.3%, poverty is near the top of the range for US counties, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $84,200, with typical rent around $699.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US counties, 12.3%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (1.7%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Wilcox County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Wilcox County had a population of 11,560 in 2010 and 9,865 in 2024, a -14.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,560 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.12%.
9,865
Population (2024)
11,560
Population (2010)
11,560
Peak (2010)
-1.12%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,560 |
| 2011 | 11,438 |
| 2012 | 11,304 |
| 2013 | 11,148 |
| 2014 | 10,950 |
| 2015 | 10,900 |
| 2016 | 10,860 |
| 2017 | 10,704 |
| 2018 | 10,592 |
| 2019 | 10,396 |
| 2020 | 10,533 |
| 2021 | 10,411 |
| 2022 | 10,124 |
| 2023 | 9,925 |
| 2024 | 9,865 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 27.6% |
| Black or African American | 70.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
42.0
Median Age
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Male
21.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 18.4% · Seniors (65+): 21.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $42,236$-19,791 vs state |
| Mean household income | $56,527 |
| Per-capita income | $23,366 |
| Poverty rate | 22.3%+11.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 40.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Wilcox County is manufacturing, accounting for 20.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.7%
Drive alone
0.7%
Carpool
86.6%
Public transit
1.7%
Work from home
29.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$84,200$-110,900 vs state
Median home value
$699
Median rent
77.9%
Homeownership rate
5,314
Total housing units
69.5%
Occupied
30.5%
Vacant
22.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.9%
With health insurance
82.5%
With broadband internet
10.4%
Foreign-born
5.4%
Veterans (18+)
21.0%
With a disability
99.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
77.9%
High School+
12.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wilcox County, Alabama has a population of 10,347 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest county in Alabama. Population density is 12 people per square mile.
The population of Wilcox County has declined 14.7% since 2010 (11,560 → 9,865), a -1.13% annualized rate.
The median household income in Wilcox County, Alabama is $42,236, with mean (average) household income of $56,527 and per-capita income of $23,366. 22.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Wilcox County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (70.7%), White (27.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Wilcox County, Alabama is 42.0 years. Residents are 52.1% female and 47.9% male.
The median home value in Wilcox County is $84,200 and median monthly rent is $699. 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,314 total housing units, 30.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Wilcox County, Alabama is manufacturing, employing 20.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.
Huntsville is among the largest cities associated with Wilcox County, Alabama, with a population of 218,814.
Wilcox County, AL Climate
Wilcox County, AL has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F) and receives about 1425 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18°C
Avg Temp
1425
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8° / 46° | 134 mm |
| February | 10° / 50° | 141 mm |
| March | 14° / 57° | 167 mm |
| April | 18° / 64° | 117 mm |
| May | 22° / 71° | 115 mm |
| June | 25° / 78° | 107 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 138 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 103 mm |
| September | 24° / 76° | 91 mm |
| October | 18° / 65° | 65 mm |
| November | 13° / 56° | 104 mm |
| December | 10° / 49° | 143 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Wilcox County, AL
The most comfortable months to visit Wilcox County, AL are typically October, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 2°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.