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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

North Wilkesboro

North Carolina · 4,116 residents · 6.629 sq mi
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North Wilkesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,813. Population has grown 21% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $84,000. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,116
+21%since 1990
from 3,407 in 1990
1990 – 2025
621 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 514 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
−1%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024North Wilkesboro
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,813
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,747 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,594
+14%since 1990
from $12,796 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.2%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 22.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$335
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
46.0%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 51.1% in 1990
54.0% rent
3.7
+25%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(2,818)
Black16.6%(566)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian0.7%(23)
Diversity Score36.5%(1,243)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(2,977)
Black13.7%(564)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(464)
Asian0.7%(30)
Diversity Score52.9%(2,176)
53
+45%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.3%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.5%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−8%since 1990
from 13.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina?

North Wilkesboro, North Carolina has about 4,116 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina?

The typical household in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina earns about $22,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Wilkesboro, North Carolina expensive?

In North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $84,000, and the typical rent is about $335 a month.

How educated are people in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina?

About 21.2% of people in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Wilkesboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 709 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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