Wilkinson County, Georgia

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Wilkinson County, Georgia
Elam–Camp House, Gordon, Georgia
Location in the state of Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia's location in the U.S.
Founded	May 11, 1803
Seat	Irwinton
Largest city	Gordon
Area  - Total  - Land  - Water	452 sq mi (1,171 km²) 447 sq mi (1,158 km²) 4.6 sq mi (12 km²), 1.0
Population  - (2010)  - Density	9,563 21/sq mi (8/km²)
Congressional district	8th
Time zone	Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website	http://www.wilkinsoncounty.net/

Wilkinson County, established in 1803 and named for General James Wilkinson (1757-1825), is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,563. The county seat is Irwinton. The county was created on May 11, 1803.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 452 square miles (1,170 km²), of which 447 square miles (1,160 km²) is land and 4.6 square miles (12 km²) (1.0%) is water. The entirety of Wilkinson County is located in the Lower Oconee River sub-basin of the Altamaha River basin.

Major highways

• U.S. Route 80
• U.S. Route 441
• State Route 18
• State Route 18 Spur
• State Route 19
• State Route 29
• State Route 57
• State Route 96
• State Route 112
• State Route 243
• State Route 540 (Fall Line Freeway) (future)

Adjacent counties

• Baldwin County (north)
• Bleckley County (south)
• Washington County (northeast)
• Johnson County (east)
• Laurens County (southeast)
• Twiggs County (southwest)
• Jones County (northwest)

Demographics

Historical populations
Census	Pop.		%±
1810	2,154		—
1820	6,992		224.6%
1830	6,513		−6.9%
1840	6,842		5.1%
1850	8,296		21.3%
1860	9,376		13.0%
1870	9,383		0.1%
1880	12,061		28.5%
1890	10,871		−9.9%
1900	11,440		5.2%
1910	10,078		−11.9%
1920	11,376		12.9%
1930	10,844		−4.7%
1940	11,025		1.7%
1950	9,781		−11.3%
1960	9,250		−5.4%
1970	9,393		1.5%
1980	10,368		10.4%
1990	10,228		−1.4%
2000	10,220		−0.1%
2010	9,563		−6.4%
Est. 2016	9,104		−10.9%
U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2013

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 10,220 people, 3,827 households, and 2,805 families residing in the county. The population density was 23 people per square mile (9/km²). There were 4,449 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 57.96% White, 40.70% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 0.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 3,827 households out of which 33.70% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.60% were married couples living together, 18.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.70% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the county, the population was spread out with 27.20% under the age of 18, 9.00% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 90.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,723, and the median income for a family was $39,349. Males had a median income of $31,814 versus $21,461 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,658. About 14.60% of families and 17.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.90% of those under age 18 and 18.00% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 9,563 people, 3,666 households, and 2,638 families residing in the county. The population density was 21.4 inhabitants per square mile (8.3 /km²). There were 4,487 housing units at an average density of 10.0 per square mile (3.9 /km²). The racial makeup of the county was 58.5% white, 38.4% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 1.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, and 14.7% were American.

Of the 3,666 households, 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 18.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.0% were non-families, and 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.06. The median age was 41.1 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $37,902 and the median income for a family was $49,138. Males had a median income of $39,009 versus $25,935 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,929. About 17.9% of families and 23.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 35.1% of those under age 18 and 21.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Wilkinson County Primary/Elementary School [1]

Wilkinson County Middle/High School [2]

Wilkinson County is home of the 6-time state high school basketball class A champions.

Communities

• Allentown
• Gordon
• Irwinton - county seat
• Ivey
• McIntyre
• Toomsboro

Politics

Previous Presidential Elections Results

Year	Republican	Democratic	Third Parties
2016	54.4% 2,333	44.2% 1,894	1.4% 60
2012	50.4% 2,246	49.0% 2,181	0.7% 29
2008	50.2% 2,349	49.1% 2,298	0.7% 31
2004	50.0% 2,261	49.5% 2,235	0.5% 22
2000	48.1% 1,800	50.4% 1,884	1.5% 56
1996	34.1% 1,332	58.3% 2,278	7.7% 299
1992	30.3% 1,232	56.1% 2,286	13.6% 554
1988	45.3% 1,546	53.7% 1,831	1.1% 36
1984	45.5% 1,756	54.5% 2,102
1980	31.6% 1,116	67.0% 2,365	1.5% 51
1976	24.0% 837	76.0% 2,652
1972	74.5% 2,196	25.5% 751
1968	20.2% 685	24.5% 829	55.3% 1,870
1964	69.3% 2,172	30.7% 963
1960	32.3% 631	67.7% 1,324
1956	23.2% 393	76.8% 1,299
1952	18.8% 378	81.2% 1,629
1948	45.5% 500	45.6% 501	8.9% 98
1944	26.2% 271	73.8% 763
1940	14.0% 147	86.0% 906	0.1% 1
1936	14.4% 118	85.0% 695	0.6% 5
1932	0.0% 0	100.0% 726
1928	31.8% 227	68.2% 487
1924	15.9% 56	80.5% 284	3.7% 13
1920	12.6% 37	87.4% 256
1916	4.8% 20	88.5% 371	6.7% 28
1912	2.6% 10	94.3% 365	3.1% 12

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Wilkinson County, Georgia