Wilkes County, NC

Population: 65,983 · Median Income: $50,438 · 754 sq mi

Population

65,983

Median Income

$50,438

Median Home Value

$161,400

Unemployment

4.9%

Median Age

45.3 yrs

Poverty Rate

16.4%

Median Rent

$715/mo

Land Area

754 sq mi

Cities

11

2024 Lean

R+59.6%

Wilkes County is a county in North Carolina with a population of 65,983. The median household income is $50,438. The median home value is $161,400. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. The median age is 45.3 years. There are 11 cities in Wilkes County.

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2024 Election Results

Source: County Election Data

Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

7,194

19.9%

GOP Votes

28,812

79.5%

Total Votes

36,240

Cities in Wilkes County

Source: Census Bureau
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