Wilcox County, Georgia
Wilcox County: County in Georgia, United States
About
Wilcox County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,255 and a population density of 24 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,502 inhabitants. Its county seat is Abbeville. The county was created 166 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Wilcox County
Population : | 8,502 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Georgia (United States) |
Different from : | Wilcox County |
Area : | 382 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.2% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.8% |
Capital : | Abbeville |
Establishment : | December 12, 1857 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 05:34:24 (25th November 2024) |
Density : | 22 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -8.86% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wilcox County is located at 31°58'22"N 83°25'56"W (31.9729000, -83.4323600). It has 6 neighbors: Ben Hill County, Crisp County, Dodge County, Dooly County, Pulaski County and Telfair County.
Wilcox County map
The largest city of Wilcox County is Abbeville with a population of 2,656. Other cities include and Rochelle population 1,081. See all Wilcox County cities & populated places.
Wilcox County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wilcox County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Abbeville | 2,656 | City in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States |
Rochelle | 1,081 | Human settlement in Wilcox County, Georgia, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Wilcox County
Wilcox County has 6 neighbours.
- Ben Hill County county in Georgia, United States
- Crisp County county in Georgia, United States
- Dodge County county in Georgia, United States
- Dooly County county in Georgia, United States
- Pulaski County county in Georgia, United States
- Telfair County county in Georgia, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wilcox County decreased by 8.86% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 9,255 | - | census |
2011 | 9,252 | -0.03% | estimation process |
2012 | 9,074 | -1.96% | estimation process |
2013 | 9,061 | -0.14% | estimation process |
2014 | 8,937 | -1.39% | estimation process |
2015 | 9,024 | 0.96% | estimation process |
2016 | 8,841 | -2.07% | estimation process |
2017 | 8,791 | -0.57% | estimation process |
2018 | 8,827 | 0.41% | estimation process |
2019 | 8,635 | -2.22% | estimation process |
2020 | 8,502 | -1.56% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Wilcox County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 10,206 people.
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