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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Wilkes County

Georgia · 10,687 residents · 469.501 sq mi
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Wilkes County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,644. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

Total population
10,687
+1%since 1990
from 10,597 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 23 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.0
+10%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,644
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,629 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,020
+40%since 1990
from $10,752 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.5%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 22.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$359
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $221 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−5%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic53%(5,612)
Black45.9%(4,868)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(55)
Asian0.5%(57)
Diversity Score64.2%(6,802)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(5,758)
Black43%(4,591)
Hispanic / Latino2%(212)
Asian0.2%(25)
Diversity Score64.5%(6,888)
Diversity Score
64
Unchangedsince 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.0%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
−27%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Wilkes County to nearby counties

WILKES COUNTY VS
Taliaferro County
Income$52,500+90%
Home value$68,900+19%
Population1,662−83%
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WILKES COUNTY VS
Lincoln County
Income$56,907+106%
Home value$165,900+186%
Population8,112−15%
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WILKES COUNTY VS
Oglethorpe County
Income$75,034+171%
Home value$231,600+299%
Population16,415+72%
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WILKES COUNTY VS
Elbert County
Income$58,450+111%
Home value$142,000+145%
Population20,072+110%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilkes County, Georgia?

Wilkes County, Georgia has about 10,687 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wilkes County, Georgia?

The typical household in Wilkes County, Georgia earns about $27,644 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilkes County, Georgia expensive?

In Wilkes County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $58,000, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Wilkes County, Georgia?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wilkes County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilkes County, Georgia?

About 17.5% of people in Wilkes County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilkes County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilkes County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 90 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 103.02Census Tract 103.01Census Tract 101.02Census Tract 101.01
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 30673ZIP 30668ZIP 30660
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