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Wilkinson County, MS
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Wilkinson County, Mississippi.
Population
8,162
Land area
678sq mi
People per sq mi
12
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Wilkinson County
Wilkinson County at a glance
- Wilkinson County is 81% less dense than Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $35,311 a year, 37% less than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,000 (47% below Mississippi) and median rent is $686 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Centreville (2,263), Woodville (1,037) and Crosby (245).
Local data for Wilkinson County, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wilkinson County, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,311
Poverty rate
27.4%
Median home value
$90,000
Median rent
$686/mo
Homeownership
78.4%
Bachelor's or higher
8.8%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
38.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (328), Irish Americans (269), French Americans (120).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,163
1,477 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,354
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$44.3M
FY 2026, $5,157 per person
PPP loans
$13.2M
458 loans, 1,740 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$24K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wilkinson County, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.3%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit3.6%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 38.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wilkinson County, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
152
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
57
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 36°F
66.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wilkinson County, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.4%
U.S. 33.3% +14.1 pts
Diabetes
20.6%
U.S. 12.1% +8.5 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wilkinson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wilkinson County, MS?
- Centreville is the largest city or town in Wilkinson County, with about 2,263 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wilkinson County?
- Wilkinson County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 39631, 39633, 39669.
- What is the population of Wilkinson County, MS?
- About 8,162 people live in Wilkinson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wilkinson County?
- Wilkinson County borders Adams County, East Feliciana Parish, LA, Concordia Parish, LA, West Feliciana Parish, LA, Amite County, Franklin County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023