2023 ACS Census Data · Population 65,983
Wilkes County is a mid-sized county in North Carolina with a population of 65,983. The median household income is $50,438, 22% below the national average. The poverty rate is 16.4%, median home value is $161,400, and 16.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 31% below the national average.
Population
65,983
2023 estimate
Rank #827 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$50,438
Household
Rank #2652 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$161,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #1792 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #2483 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
7.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
17% below North Carolina avg·22% below national avg
Poverty Rate
7% below North Carolina avg·10% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% below North Carolina avg·3% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$27,866
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
16.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
55.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
25% below North Carolina avg·23% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
24% below North Carolina avg·23% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% above North Carolina avg·1% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
23% above North Carolina avg·16% above national avg
Housing Units
31,744
Households
26,975
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,114
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
27 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
34% below North Carolina avg·31% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
7% below North Carolina avg·7% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
12.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
14.3%
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