Wilkinson County, Mississippi Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Wilkinson County, Mississippi
Wilkinson County, Mississippi Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
8,162
Median Age
40.9
Male Median
37.9
Female Median
44.1
Wilkinson County, Mississippi Population Growth

Wilkinson County, Mississippi Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -18.9%%.
-18.9%% Growth
Wilkinson County, Mississippi Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Wilkinson County, Mississippi Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.9 | 8,162 |
| 2023 | 39.1 | 8,376 |
| 2022 | 38.9 | 8,531 |
| 2021 | 38.9 | 8,706 |
| 2020 | 38.5 | 8,727 |
| 2019 | 37.8 | 8,875 |
| 2018 | 37.5 | 8,990 |
| 2017 | 37.3 | 9,084 |
| 2016 | 36.8 | 9,233 |
| 2015 | 36.8 | 9,345 |
| 2014 | 35.9 | 9,481 |
| 2013 | 35.8 | 9,653 |
| 2012 | 36.2 | 9,778 |
| 2011 | 36.4 | 9,946 |
| 2010 | 36.8 | 10,070 |
Wilkinson County, Mississippi Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 4.4% |
| 5–17 | 15.7% |
| 18–24 | 7.7% |
| 25–34 | 13.7% |
| 35–54 | 25.0% |
| 55–64 | 13.8% |
| 65+ | 19.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Wilkinson County, Mississippi
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 66.0
- Youth Dependency:
- 33.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 32.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Wilkinson County, Mississippi
The median age in Wilkinson County, Mississippi is 40.9 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Wilkinson County, Mississippi is 8,162.
In Wilkinson County, Mississippi, seniors (ages 65+) make up 19.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Wilkinson County, Mississippi is aging.