North Wilkesboro is a city of 4,382 people in North Carolina. 43% of homes are owner-occupied. That trails the North Carolina median by roughly 47%. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. The poverty rate is 27.4%, above the 12.8% national rate. The median household earns $30,114, about 55% below the national median.
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, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)6.7%(15)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)46.6%(104)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era26.9%(60)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 223 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 4,382 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina?
The typical household in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina earns about $30,114 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 $156,800, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.
How educated are people in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina?
About 17.8% 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 27.4% 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 975 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.
