Wilcox Alabama

Wilcox County is a county of the U. S. state of Alabama. Its name is in honor of Lieutenant J. M. Wilcox, who fought in the wars against the Creek Indians. shopcom. As of 2000 the population was 13,183. Its county seat is Camden.

History

Wilcox County was established on December 13, 1819.

Geography

According to the U. S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,350 km² (907 mi²). Get free
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Adjacent Counties

Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 13,183 people, 4,776 households, and 3,376 families residing in the county. The population density was 6/km² (15/mi²). There were 6,183 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (7/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 27. 13. 51% White, 71. 90% Black or African American, 0. 14% Native American, 0. 13% Asian, 0. 02% Pacific Islander, 0. 11% from other races, and 0. Governor Guy Hunt designated Wilcox County as one of Alabama's Enterprise Zones. 19% from two or more races. 0. 74% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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