Wilkesboro is a town located in Wilkes County North Carolina. Wilkesboro has a 2024 population of 3,652. Wilkesboro is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -0.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,687 in 2020.
The average household income in Wilkesboro is $65,973 with a poverty rate of 18.71%. The median age in Wilkesboro is 44.2 years: 34.9 years for males, and 51.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wilkesboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,156 | 86.14% |
| Black or African American | 330 | 9.01% |
| Two or more races | 89 | 2.43% |
| Other race | 76 | 2.07% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,597 | 2.08 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Non Family | 733 | 1.03 | 33.4 | 66.6 |
| Married | 487 | 3.16 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Female | 293 | 2.65 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Male | 84 | 3.01 | 36.9 | 63.1 |
2.91
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
50.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 149 | 5.77% |
| Associates Degree | 297 | 11.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 422 | 16.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 165 | 6.39% |
| High School Graduate | 959 | 37.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 1.12% |
| Some College | 561 | 21.73% |
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 | 2,213 | 2,120 | 557 |
| Black | 204 | 163 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 154 | 113 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 47 | 0 |
| Other Race | 40 | 33 | 10 |
| Native American | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.8%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,750 | $0 | $70,430 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,909 | $25,319 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,702 | $25,592 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,467 | $27,344 | $40,917 |
| Some College | $36,500 | $44,559 | $31,563 |
$35,467
Average Earnings
$27,344
Average Male
$40,917
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.71% of Wilkesboro residents speak only English, while 6.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,733 | 435 | 15.92% |
| Hispanic | 336 | 125 | 37.2% |
| Black | 274 | 61 | 22.26% |
| Other | 71 | 8 | 11.27% |
18.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.31%
Male Poverty Rate
18.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wilkesboro is Hispanic, with 37.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wilkesboro is Other, with 11.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.04% |
| Some College | 6.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 76.06% |
| Female Employed | 5.56% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,000 | $90,354 |
| Households | $41,175 | $65,973 |
| Married Families | $100,947 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,151 | $36,134 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
262
Number of Veterans
262
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 82 |
| Korea | 64 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| World War II | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 142 |
| 55 to 64 | 74 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 231 | 9.35% |
| Black | 31 | 11.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
72.84%
Born in Wilkesboro
96.53%
Native Born
3.47%
Foreign Born
1.94%
Non Citizen
1.53%
Naturalized
96.53% of Wilkesboro residents were born in the United States, with 72.84% having been born in North Carolina. 1.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,609 | -8 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 3,617 | -9 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 3,626 | -9 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 3,635 | -8 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 3,643 | -9 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 3,652 | -9 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 3,661 | 7 | 0.19% |
| 2022 | 3,654 | -7 | -0.19% |
| 2021 | 3,661 | -26 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 3,687 | 240 | 6.96% |
| 2019 | 3,447 | 18 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 3,429 | -50 | -1.44% |
| 2017 | 3,479 | -10 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 3,489 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 3,491 | 5 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 3,486 | -21 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 3,507 | -22 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 3,529 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2011 | 3,530 | -13 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 3,543 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,159 | 586 | 22.77% |
| 1990 | 2,573 | -1,036 | -28.71% |