North Wilkesboro is a city of 4,245 people in North Carolina. 32.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Owners hold 45% of the housing stock. That trails the North Carolina median by roughly 44%. The median household earns $25,520, about 52% below the national median. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)6.5%(10)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)31.4%(48)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era38.6%(59)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2%(3)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 153 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina?
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina has about 4,245 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina?
The typical household in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina earns about $25,520 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 $144,800, and the typical rent is about $437 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 32.9% 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 838 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.
