The Town FilesWilkinson County, Mississippi
8,162 people. The median home is worth $90,000 (typical Mississippi town: $124,700) and the median household earns $35,311.
Towns in Wilkinson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centreville | 1,258 | $67,400 | $42,000 | 30.3 |
| Woodville | 928 | $109,200 | $52,894 | 50.0 |
People and housing
| Wilkinson County | Typical Mississippi town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $90,000 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $686 | $820 |
| Median household income | $35,311 | $45,965 |
| Median age | 40.9 | 37.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.8% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.4% | 22.9% |
Jobs and pay
1,440 jobs in 2024, average pay $40,087 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 152 storm events in Wilkinson County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Wilkinson County has been included in 32 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4922: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4598: Severe Winter Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).