North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 65,935 (100%) |
| Population Density | 87 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 26 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $51,721 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,947 |
| Median Home Value | $168,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 31,836 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 19,928 (62.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 7,179 (22.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,729 (14.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 27,107 |
| Average Household Size | 2.40 |
| Family Households | 18,797 (69.3%) |
The table below compares Wilkes County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 40 | 61st |
| Population Density | # 64 | 37th |
| Median Household Income | # 80 | 21st |
| Per Capita Income | # 90 | 11th |
| Diversity Index | # 90 | 11th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
