Wilkes County, Georgia
Total Population: 9,553
County Seat: Washington
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
82.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
15.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
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Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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
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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.