Georgia

Wilkinson

8,877
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Wilkinson

Wilkinson, Georgia, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 2,154. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 8,877.

Its recorded population peaked at 12,061 in 1880, and has since declined by roughly 26 percent.

On the ground today, 3 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Ball's Ferry, Engagement at Ball's Ferry, Skirmish at Thomas Station, and 1 place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20208,877
20109,563
200010,220
199010,228
198010,368
19709,393
19609,250
19509,781
194011,025
193010,844
192011,376
191010,078
190011,440
189010,781
188012,061
18709,383
18609,376
18508,296
18406,842
18306,513
18206,992
18102,154
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Wilkinson

Military engagements that took place in Wilkinson, Georgia.

Skirmish at Ball's Ferry
1864
Engagement at Ball's Ferry
1864
Skirmish at Thomas Station
1864

Historic places in Wilkinson

National Register of Historic Places listings in Wilkinson, Georgia.

Elam-Camp House
Gordon

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Frequently asked about Wilkinson

When does Wilkinson first appear in the US census?
Wilkinson, Georgia first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 2,154.
What is the population of Wilkinson?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Wilkinson had a recorded population of 8,877.
When did Wilkinson's population peak?
Wilkinson's recorded population peaked at 12,061 in 1880.
Were any battles fought in Wilkinson?
3 documented military engagements took place in Wilkinson, including Skirmish at Ball's Ferry, Engagement at Ball's Ferry, Skirmish at Thomas Station.
How many historic places are in Wilkinson?
1 site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Wilkinson, Georgia.
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