Wilkes County, Georgia

Total Population: 9,553

County Seat: Washington

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Median Home Value

$105,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$52,542

Across all households

Median Age

46.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

15.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)51.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)40.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.6%
Two or More Races2.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

20.6%

65 Years and Over

23.7%

Male

48.6%

Female

51.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.5%

No Health Insurance

18.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

82.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

15.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$52,542

Mean Household Income

$72,273

Per Capita Income

$30,123

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

67.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

17.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$105,000

Median Rent

$759/mo

Total Housing Units

5,210

Owner-Occupied

66.7%

Renter-Occupied

33.3%

Vacancy Rate

21.2%

Married Couple Households

39.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

21.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

33.5%

Average Household Size

2.29

Broadband Internet Access

61.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13317.