Wilkes County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13317 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,549 | — | #2,520 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,043 | -30.7% | #2,655 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.0 years | +18.3% | #594 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $122,700 | -56.5% | #2,612 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $786 | -32.4% | #2,206 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% | +41.4% | #2,418 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wilkes County has a population of 9,549, making it the #2,520 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wilkes County is $52,043, ranking #2,655 out of 3,222 counties — 30.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.8% and unemployment stands at 1.5%.
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The median home value in Wilkes County is $122,700 (-56.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $786/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.1%.
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84.7% of residents in Wilkes County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.6% below the national rate.
About Wilkes County, Georgia
Wilkes County, Georgia has a total population of 9,549, making it the 2,520th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wilkes County is 46.0 years, which is 18.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wilkes County is $52,043, which ranks #2,655 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5%.
The median home value in Wilkes County is $122,700, 56.5% below the national median. Renters in Wilkes County pay a median gross rent of $786 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Wilkes County, 16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.7 min.
Wilkes County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 51.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (39.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.8%).
All data for Wilkes County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.