The Town FilesWilkinson County, Georgia
8,747 people. The median home is worth $86,300 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $45,465.
Towns in Wilkinson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon | 1,783 | $86,800 | $47,243 | 33.4 |
| Ivey | 1,037 | $71,500 | $40,250 | 36.1 |
| McIntyre | 575 | $68,000 | $47,361 | 48.7 |
| Irwinton | 531 | $91,900 | $35,250 | 51.1 |
People and housing
| Wilkinson County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $86,300 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $825 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $45,465 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 42.5 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.3% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.6% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
2,836 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,230 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 214 storm events in Wilkinson County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Wilkinson County has been included in 16 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 |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).