Census ACS · #512 μSA
North Wilkesboro Metro Area
The North Wilkesboro, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has 65,983 residents. The median household income is $50,438 and the median home value is $161,400.
65,983
Population
88
People / sq mi
$50,438
Median Income
$161,400
Median Home Value
The North Wilkesboro CBSA covers 754 sq mi of land at 87.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
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+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
8.1%
Work From Home
26.8 min
Avg Commute
18.2%
Foreign Born
North Wilkesboro spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The North Wilkesboro, Nc Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 65,983 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #512 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the North Wilkesboro metro area is $50,438, with a per capita income of $27,866.
The North Wilkesboro, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.
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Data for the North Wilkesboro, Nc CBSA (35900) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.