Wilkes County, GA — Demographics & Population

Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data

Population Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

9,553

Male

4,642

48.6%

Female

4,911

51.4%

Median Age

46.3 yrs

Avg Household Size

2.3

Foreign Born

2.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Age Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Education

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Bachelor's or Higher
11.6%
High School or Higher
42.4%

Other Demographics

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Veterans

5.6%

Disability

0.0%

Non-English Home

13.3%

Married

38.3%

Wilkes County, GA has a population of 9,553 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 46.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 52.0% of the population. 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 2.6% of residents are foreign-born.

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