The Town FilesWilcox County, Georgia
8,798 people. The median home is worth $87,600 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $54,138.
Towns in Wilcox County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeville | 2,685 | $79,600 | $42,311 | 40.3 |
People and housing
| Wilcox County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $87,600 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $610 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $54,138 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 41.5 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.9% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
1,173 jobs in 2024, average pay $40,801 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 174 storm events in Wilcox County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Wilcox County has been included in 18 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).