Wilkes County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
65,983
Male
32,769
49.7%
Female
33,214
50.3%
Median Age
45.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.4
Foreign Born
3.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher12.1%
High School or Higher35.4%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.1%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
13.1%
Married
46.2%
Wilkes County, NC has a population of 65,983 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 45.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 87.2% of the population. 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.3% of residents are foreign-born.