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North Wilkesboro

North Carolina · 4,382 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 $30,114. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,800. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,382
+6%since 2000
from 4,116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
661 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024North Wilkesboro
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,114
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,800
+97%since 2000
from $14,594 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 46.0% in 2000
56.6% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+41%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(2,977)
Black13.7%(564)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(464)
Asian0.7%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.9%(2,176)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(2,990)
Black13.5%(592)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(561)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other3.4%(149)
Diversity Score60.4%(2,647)
Diversity Score
60
+14%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+76%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.6%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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.

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

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