Wilkes County, NC — Population & Demographics
Wilkes County, NC has a population of 65,983. The median household income is $50,438 and the median age is 45.3.
65,983
Population
$50,438
Median Income
$161,400
Median Home Value
45.3
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$50,438
Median Household Income
$27,866
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$161,400
Median Home Value
$715
Median Rent
73.9%
Homeownership
Education
81.9%
High School+
16.7%
Bachelor's+
Frequently Asked Questions
Wilkes County, NC has a population of 65,983 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in Wilkes County, NC is $50,438.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.