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North Wilkesboro Micro

North Wilkesboro, NC · 1 counties · 69,340 residents · 753.678 sq mi
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North Wilkesboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,438. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $109,100. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69,340
+6%since 2000
from 65,632 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
92 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+10%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K61K64K67K70K1990201020202024North Wilkesboro
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,438
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,258 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,406
+11%since 2000
from $17,516 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$512
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+39%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(59,977)
Black4.1%(2,719)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(2,262)
Asian0.3%(213)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.8%(12,313)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(61,587)
Black4%(2,785)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(3,772)
Asian0.4%(295)
Other0.8%(567)
Diversity Score24.8%(17,228)
Diversity Score
25
+32%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

North WilkesboroCENTRAL4,369
What's inside

1 component county

Wilkes CountyCENTRAL66,233
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Wilkesboro, NC?

North Wilkesboro, NC has about 69,340 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Wilkesboro, NC?

The typical household in North Wilkesboro, NC earns about $33,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Wilkesboro, NC expensive?

In North Wilkesboro, NC, the median home is worth about $109,100, and the typical rent is about $512 a month.

How educated are people in North Wilkesboro, NC?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in North Wilkesboro, NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Wilkesboro, NC?

About 19.2% of people in North Wilkesboro, NC live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Wilkesboro, NC grown since 1990?

Yes, North Wilkesboro, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,947 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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