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Population Review

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

White87.2%
Black or African American3.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.1%

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.