Wilkinson, IN Demographics

A map of Wilkinson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	354	392	91.9%	94.7%
Multiracial	22	14	5.7%	3.4%
Native American/Other	7	0	1.8%	0.0%
Hispanic	2	4	0.5%	1.0%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.2%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.7%

Wilkinson, Indiana has an estimated population of 385, a decrease from the 414 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.9% White, 5.7% Multiracial, 1.8% Native American/Other, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wilkinson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wilkinson has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wilkinson, that probability was 10.2% in 2020 and 15.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wilkinson is ranked the 567th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Wilkinson was ranked the 500th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wilkinson's White Population

354 residents of Wilkinson, or 91.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wilkinson is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Wilkinson ranks 137th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilkinson's White population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. White residents' share of Wilkinson's population has decreased from 94.7% to 91.9%.

Wilkinson is more White than neighboring Kennard (89.9% White), and Markleville (89.2% White). Wilkinson is less White than neighboring Shirley (96.3% White), Knightstown (96.2% White), and Cadiz (94.7% White).

Wilkinson's Black Population

0 residents of Wilkinson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wilkinson is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Wilkinson ranks 463rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilkinson's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Wilkinson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Wilkinson's Asian Population

0 residents of Wilkinson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wilkinson is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Wilkinson ranks 187th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilkinson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Wilkinson's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Wilkinson's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Wilkinson, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wilkinson is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Wilkinson ranks 611th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilkinson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Wilkinson's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.

Wilkinson is less Hispanic than neighboring Shirley (2.6% Hispanic), Kennard (5.5% Hispanic), Markleville (4.3% Hispanic), Knightstown (1% Hispanic), and Cadiz (1.3% Hispanic).

Wilkinson's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Wilkinson, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wilkinson is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Wilkinson ranks 564th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilkinson's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 7. Native American/Other residents' share of Wilkinson's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.8%.

Wilkinson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shirley (0% Native American/Other), Kennard (0% Native American/Other), Markleville (0% Native American/Other), Knightstown (0% Native American/Other), and Cadiz (0% Native American/Other).

Wilkinson's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Wilkinson, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wilkinson is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Wilkinson ranks 364th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilkinson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Wilkinson's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.7%.

Wilkinson is more Multiracial than neighboring Shirley (1.1% Multiracial), Kennard (4.6% Multiracial), Knightstown (2.9% Multiracial), and Cadiz (4% Multiracial). Wilkinson is less Multiracial than neighboring Markleville (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.