Wilkes County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37193 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,935 | — | #831 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $51,721 | -31.2% | #2,678 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.7 years | +17.5% | #642 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,800 | -40.1% | #1,832 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $723 | -37.8% | #2,625 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | +32.8% | #2,254 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Wilkes County has a population of 65,935, making it the #831 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.7 years, which is 17.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Wilkes County is $51,721, ranking #2,678 out of 3,222 counties — 31.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.7% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Wilkes County is $168,800 (-40.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $723/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.5%.
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89.5% of residents in Wilkes County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% below the national rate.
About Wilkes County, North Carolina
Wilkes County, North Carolina has a total population of 65,935, making it the 831st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wilkes County is 45.7 years, which is 17.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Wilkes County is $51,721, which ranks #2,678 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 31.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Wilkes County is $168,800, 40.1% below the national median. Renters in Wilkes County pay a median gross rent of $723 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.5%, 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, 49.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.
Wilkes County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.6%).
All data for Wilkes County, North Carolina 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.