Wilkinson County, Mississippi
Wilkinson County: County in Mississippi, United States
About
Wilkinson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,878 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,351 inhabitants. Its county seat is Woodville. The county was created 222 years ago in 1801.
Quick Facts about Wilkinson County
| Population : | 8,351 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| Different from : | Wilkinson County |
| Area : | 688 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.4% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.6% |
| Named for : | James Wilkinson |
| Capital : | Woodville |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1802 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:36:46 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -18.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wilkinson County is located at 31°9'40"N 91°18'39"W (31.1610700, -91.3109200). It has 6 neighbors: Concordia Parish, East Feliciana Parish, West Feliciana Parish, Adams County, Amite County and Franklin County.
Wilkinson County map
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Wilkinson County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wilkinson County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Centreville | 1,392 | Town in Mississippi, United States |
| Woodville | 892 | Town in the U. |
- Official Website
Official website of Wilkinson County
Wilkinson County has 6 neighbours.
- Concordia Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- East Feliciana Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- West Feliciana Parish parish in Louisiana, United States
- Adams County county in Mississippi, United States
- Amite County county in Mississippi, United States
- Franklin County county in Mississippi, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Wilkinson County decreased by 18.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 9,878 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,583 | -3.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,458 | -1.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,340 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,187 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,089 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,020 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,855 | -1.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,781 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,630 | -1.75% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,351 | -3.34% | estimation process |
People born in Wilkinson County (8)
People born in Wilkinson County, including Confederate States Army general Joseph R. Davis, Confederate Army general Carnot Posey, Episcopalian clergy David Eldred Holt, .
List
- St. John Richardson Liddell (American general) he was born in 06/09/1815
- Regina Barrow she was born in 01/06/1966
- George Washington Gayles (Baptist minister and politician) he was born in 29/06/1844
- James Lewis (Louisiana politician) he was born in 01/01/1832
- Jones S. Hamilton (American politician) he was born in 19/04/1833
Other places with the same name (2)
- Wilkinson County , Georgia county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 8,812 people.
Mississippi Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hinds County | 227,966 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Harrison County | 208,801 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| De Soto County | 173,323 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson | 157,821 | The capital and most populous city of Mississippi. |
| Rankin County | 155,975 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Jackson County | 143,802 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Madison County | 106,871 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lee County | 85,466 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Forrest County | 75,009 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Lauderdale County | 73,751 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Gulfport | 71,438 | The second most populous city in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| West Gulfport | 71,329 | A census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi. |
| Jones County | 67,993 | County in South Dakota, United States |
| Lamar County | 64,165 | County in Mississippi, United States |
| Auburn | 60,258 | The most populous city in Lee County, Mississippi. |
| Lowndes County | 58,309 | County in Mississippi, United States |
