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Wilkes County

Georgia · 9,565 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 $36,486. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $79,000. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,565
−10%since 2000
from 10,687 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+23%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,486
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,644 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,265
+55%since 2000
from $15,020 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.9%(5,758)
Black43%(4,591)
Hispanic / Latino2%(212)
Asian0.2%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(6,888)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(4,952)
Black40.1%(3,838)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(399)
Asian0.6%(59)
Other1.7%(161)
Diversity Score69.3%(6,630)
Segregation Score14.3%(1,367)
Diversity Score
69
+8%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+81%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilkes County, Georgia?

Wilkes County, Georgia has about 9,565 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wilkes County, Georgia earns about $36,486 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 $79,000, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Wilkes County, Georgia?

About 11.4% 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 22.4% of people in Wilkes County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilkes County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilkes County, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,032 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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