Wilkes County, North Carolina
Total Population: 65,983
County Seat: Wilkesboro
Median Home Value
$161,400
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$50,438
Across all households
Median Age
45.3 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
20.0%
65 Years and Over
22.7%
Male
49.7%
Female
50.3%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
97.1%
No Health Insurance
11.4%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
81.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
16.7%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$50,438
Mean Household Income
$66,225
Per Capita Income
$27,866
Unemployment Rate (16+)
4.9%
In Labor Force (19–64)
74.1%
SNAP / Food Stamps
14.7%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$161,400
Median Rent
$715/mo
Total Housing Units
31,744
Owner-Occupied
73.9%
Renter-Occupied
26.1%
Vacancy Rate
15.0%
Married Couple Households
50.8%
Cohabiting Couple Households
7.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
16.5%
Female Householder, No Partner
25.6%
Average Household Size
2.41
Broadband Internet Access
86.4%
Housing Built Since 2010
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37193.