Wilkes County, North Carolina

Total Population: 65,983

County Seat: Wilkesboro

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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

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)86.1%
Hispanic or Latino7.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)3.7%
Two or More Races2.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

81.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37193.