North Wilkesboro is a town located in Wilkes County North Carolina. North Wilkesboro has a 2024 population of 4,322. North Wilkesboro is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -1.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,384 in 2020.
The average household income in North Wilkesboro is $66,640 with a poverty rate of 21.1%. The median age in North Wilkesboro is 41.6 years: 40.3 years for males, and 48 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Wilkesboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,072 | 70.65% |
| Black or African American | 610 | 14.03% |
| Two or more races | 368 | 8.46% |
| Asian | 163 | 3.75% |
| Other race | 125 | 2.87% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,799 | 2.15 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Non Family | 1,044 | 1.34 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Married | 482 | 3.32 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Female | 168 | 3.82 | 30.4 | 69.6 |
| Male | 105 | 2.26 | 17.1 | 82.9 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
45.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 426 | 13.95% |
| Associates Degree | 377 | 12.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 442 | 14.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 357 | 11.69% |
| High School Graduate | 532 | 17.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 285 | 9.33% |
| Some College | 635 | 20.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,345 | 1,802 | 747 |
| Black | 415 | 337 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 123 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 124 | 34 | 0 |
| Other Race | 86 | 22 | 0 |
| Asian | 47 | 47 | 47 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,669 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $100,406 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $14,318 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,188 | $28,897 | $50,357 |
| Overall | $36,250 | $46,214 | $35,512 |
| Some College | $36,474 | $58,462 | $35,807 |
$36,250
Average Earnings
$46,214
Average Male
$35,512
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.19% of North Wilkesboro residents speak only English, while 7.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,741 | 590 | 21.52% |
| Asian | 163 | 116 | 71.17% |
| Multiple | 309 | 75 | 24.27% |
| Black | 466 | 27 | 5.79% |
21.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.49%
Male Poverty Rate
23.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Wilkesboro is Asian, with 71.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Wilkesboro is Black, with 5.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.64% |
| High School | 21.09% |
| Some College | 16.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.51% |
| Female Employed | 2.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,875 | $90,632 |
| Households | $39,288 | $66,640 |
| Married Families | $100,278 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,132 | $47,508 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
160
Number of Veterans
82
Male Veterans
78
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 85 |
| Vietnam | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 85 |
| 75+ | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 6.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.72%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.48%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.47%
Born in North Wilkesboro
93.86%
Native Born
6.14%
Foreign Born
5.5%
Non Citizen
0.64%
Naturalized
93.86% of North Wilkesboro residents were born in the United States, with 78.47% having been born in North Carolina. 5.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,246 | -15 | -0.35% |
| 2028 | 4,261 | -15 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 4,276 | -16 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 4,292 | -15 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 4,307 | -15 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 4,322 | -16 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 4,338 | -7 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 4,345 | 35 | 0.81% |
| 2021 | 4,310 | -74 | -1.69% |
| 2020 | 4,384 | 249 | 6.02% |
| 2019 | 4,135 | -22 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 4,157 | -20 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 4,177 | 55 | 1.33% |
| 2016 | 4,122 | 28 | 0.68% |
| 2015 | 4,094 | -31 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 4,125 | -17 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 4,142 | 7 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 4,135 | -67 | -1.59% |
| 2011 | 4,202 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2010 | 4,212 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,116 | 732 | 21.63% |
| 1990 | 3,384 | 124 | 3.8% |
| 1980 | 3,260 | -97 | -2.89% |
| 1970 | 3,357 | -840 | -20.01% |
| 1960 | 4,197 | -182 | -4.16% |
| 1950 | 4,379 | -99 | -2.21% |
| 1940 | 4,478 | 810 | 22.08% |
| 1930 | 3,668 | -578 | -13.61% |