Wilcox County, Georgia

county in Georgia, United States

Wilcox County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,766.[1] The county seat is Abbeville.[2]

Wilcox County
Wilcox County Courthouse in Abbeville
Wilcox County Courthouse in Abbeville
Map of Georgia highlighting Wilcox County
Location within the U.S. state of Georgia
Map of the United States highlighting Georgia
Georgia's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 31°58′N 83°26′W / 31.97°N 83.44°W / 31.97; -83.44
Country United States
State Georgia
FoundedDecember 22, 1857; 167 years ago (1857)
Named forMark Wilcox
SeatAbbeville
Largest cityAbbeville
Area
 • Total382 sq mi (990 km2)
 • Land378 sq mi (980 km2)
 • Water4.4 sq mi (11 km2)  1.2%
Population
 • Total8,766
 • Density23/sq mi (9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.wilcoxcountygeorgia.com

Geography

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Wilcox County has a total area of 382 square miles.

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Wilcox County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.