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The Town of North Wilkesboro had a population of 4,421 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for North Wilkesboro is located at latitude 36.1585 and longitude -81.1476 in Wilkes County. The formal boundaries for the Town of North Wilkesboro encompass a land area of 6.61 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Wilkes County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of North Wilkesboro has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of North Wilkesboro is located within Township of North Wilkesboro, a minor civil division (MCD) of Wilkes County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,421 (100%) |
| Population Density | 666 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 42 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $38,474 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,364 |
| Median Home Value | $212,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,025 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 954 (47.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 905 (44.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 166 (8.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,859 |
| Average Household Size | 2.10 |
| Family Households | 819 (44.1%) |
The table below compares North Wilkesboro to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs 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 | # 194 | 75th |
| Population Density | # 383 | 51st |
| Median Household Income | # 687 | 12th |
| Per Capita Income | # 489 | 37th |
| Diversity Index | # 402 | 48th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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