North Wilkesboro, NC

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4,349
TOTAL POPULATION
2,219
MALE POPULATION
2,130
FEMALE POPULATION
104.18
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.99
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,753
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,354
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$36,855
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.54
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,779
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

North Wilkesboro Zip Codes

North Wilkesboro Area Codes

Race in North Wilkesboro

The most populous races in North Wilkesboro are White / Caucasian (3,293 | 75.7%), Black / African American (660 | 15.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (423 | 9.7%).
Race in North Wilkesboro
Race# Population% Population
Asian180.4%
Black / African American66015.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4239.7%
Native / Alaskan180.4%
White / Caucasian3,29375.7%
Two or more Races2505.8%
Some other Race1102.5%
Total4,349100.0%

Ancestry in North Wilkesboro

The most populous ancestries reported in North Wilkesboro are American (830 | 19.1%), English (544 | 12.5%), German (391 | 9.0%), Mexican (275 | 6.3%), and Irish (137 | 3.2%), together accounting for 50.0% of all North Wilkesboro residents.
Ancestry in North Wilkesboro
Ancestry# Population% Population
African240.5%
American83019.1%
Austrian360.8%
Blackfeet50.1%
Central American471.1%
Cherokee370.9%
Cuban80.2%
Czech50.1%
Dominican190.4%
Dutch140.3%
English54412.5%
European90.2%
French461.1%
German3919.0%
Guatemalan260.6%
Honduran210.5%
Irish1373.2%
Italian531.2%
Mexican2756.3%
Norwegian290.7%
Polish140.3%
Puerto Rican441.0%
Russian20.1%
Scandinavian70.2%
Scotch-Irish551.3%
Scottish761.8%
Sioux140.3%
Subsaharan African240.5%
Swedish461.1%
Swiss50.1%
Thai360.8%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian130.3%
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Immigrants in North Wilkesboro

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in North Wilkesboro came from Latin America (136 | 3.1%), Central America (117 | 2.7%), Mexico (70 | 1.6%), Africa (36 | 0.8%), and Eastern Africa (36 | 0.8%), together accounting for 9.1% of all North Wilkesboro residents.
Immigrants in North Wilkesboro
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa360.8%
Caribbean190.4%
Central America1172.7%
Dominican Republic190.4%
Eastern Africa360.8%
Eastern Europe140.3%
Europe270.6%
Germany130.3%
Guatemala260.6%
Honduras210.5%
Latin America1363.1%
Mexico701.6%
Poland140.3%
Uganda360.8%
Western Europe130.3%
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Sex and Age in North Wilkesboro

Sex and Age in North Wilkesboro

The most populous age groups in North Wilkesboro are 40 to 44 Years (309 | 13.9%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (244 | 11.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in North Wilkesboro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years150 (6.8%)73 (3.4%)
5 to 9 Years131 (5.9%)177 (8.3%)
10 to 14 Years204 (9.2%)77 (3.6%)
15 to 19 Years108 (4.9%)54 (2.5%)
20 to 24 Years168 (7.6%)92 (4.3%)
25 to 29 Years54 (2.4%)79 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Years33 (1.5%)181 (8.5%)
35 to 39 Years169 (7.6%)160 (7.5%)
40 to 44 Years309 (13.9%)84 (3.9%)
45 to 49 Years96 (4.3%)179 (8.4%)
50 to 54 Years253 (11.4%)146 (6.9%)
55 to 59 Years151 (6.8%)191 (9.0%)
60 to 64 Years142 (6.4%)59 (2.8%)
65 to 69 Years80 (3.6%)244 (11.5%)
70 to 74 Years60 (2.7%)116 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years56 (2.5%)58 (2.7%)
80 to 84 Years33 (1.5%)116 (5.4%)
85 Years and over22 (1.0%)44 (2.1%)
Total2,219 (100.0%)2,130 (100.0%)

Families and Households in North Wilkesboro

Median Family Size in North Wilkesboro

The median family size in North Wilkesboro is 2.87 persons per family, with married-couple families (520 | 61.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.01 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (133 | 15.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.16 persons per family.
Median Family Size in North Wilkesboro
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple520 (61.2%)3.01
Single Male/Father133 (15.7%)2.16
Single Female/Mother197 (23.2%)2.98
Total Families850 (100.0%)2.87

Median Household Size in North Wilkesboro

The median household size in North Wilkesboro is 1.99 persons per household, with single female/mother households (197 | 10.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.66 persons per household. non-family households (1,112 | 56.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in North Wilkesboro
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple520 (26.5%)3.06
Single Male/Father133 (6.8%)2.30
Single Female/Mother197 (10.0%)3.66
Non-family1,112 (56.7%)1.16
Total Households1,962 (100.0%)1.99

Household Size by Marriage Status in North Wilkesboro

Out of a total of 1,962 households in North Wilkesboro, 850 (43.3%) are family households, while 1,112 (56.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 336, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 894.
Household Size by Marriage Status in North Wilkesboro
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-894 (45.6%)
2-Person Households336 (17.1%)218 (11.1%)
3-Person Households211 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households229 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households29 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households45 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total850 (43.3%)1,112 (56.7%)

Female Fertility in North Wilkesboro

Fertility by Age in North Wilkesboro

Average fertility rate in North Wilkesboro is 96.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 352.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in North Wilkesboro
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years19 (23.2%)352.0
20 to 34 years63 (76.8%)179.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total82 (100.0%)96.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in North Wilkesboro

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in North Wilkesboro
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in North Wilkesboro

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in North Wilkesboro
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School19 (23.2%)157.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree63 (76.8%)139.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total82 (100.0%)96.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in North Wilkesboro

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in North Wilkesboro
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)82 (100.0%)

Income in North Wilkesboro

Income Overview in North Wilkesboro

Per Capita Income in North Wilkesboro is $31,753, while median incomes of families and households are $58,354 and $36,855 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,349$31,753
Median Family Income850$58,354
Mean Family Income850$84,424
Median Household Income1,962$36,855
Mean Household Income1,962$69,217
Income Deficit850$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,34917.31%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,34982.69¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,3490.54

Earnings by Sex in North Wilkesboro

Average Earnings in North Wilkesboro are $31,172, $34,531 for men and $28,554 for women, a difference of 17.3%.
Earnings by Sex in North Wilkesboro
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,097 (53.5%)$34,531
Female953 (46.5%)$28,554
Total2,050 (100.0%)$31,172

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in North Wilkesboro

The most common earnings brackets in North Wilkesboro are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (242 | 22.1%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (100 | 10.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in North Wilkesboro
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less43 (3.9%)93 (9.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99912 (1.1%)59 (6.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49945 (4.1%)34 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99931 (2.8%)13 (1.4%)
$10,000 to $12,49924 (2.2%)81 (8.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9996 (0.5%)34 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49914 (1.3%)13 (1.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999100 (9.1%)12 (1.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)50 (5.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99974 (6.8%)20 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999155 (14.1%)97 (10.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99949 (4.5%)100 (10.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99920 (1.8%)59 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99951 (4.6%)12 (1.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99959 (5.4%)62 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)73 (7.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99929 (2.6%)48 (5.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99939 (3.6%)21 (2.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999242 (22.1%)39 (4.1%)
$100,000+104 (9.5%)33 (3.5%)
Total1,097 (100.0%)953 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in North Wilkesboro

Average earnings in North Wilkesboro are $44,107 for men and $33,091 for women, a difference of 25.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $96,120, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $19,936. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,583, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,452.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in North Wilkesboro
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$19,936$48,214
High School Diploma$40,870$28,452
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$76,080$0
Graduate Degree$96,120$64,583
Total$44,107$33,091

Family Income in North Wilkesboro

Family Income Brackets in North Wilkesboro

According to the North Wilkesboro family income data, there are 177 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in North Wilkesboro
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000738.6%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99912614.8%
$25,000 to $34,999505.9%
$35,000 to $49,99911313.3%
$50,000 to $74,99912214.4%
$75,000 to $99,99911012.9%
$100,000 to $149,99917720.8%
$150,000 to $199,999111.3%
$200,000+688.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in North Wilkesboro

4-person families (229 | 26.9%) account for the highest median family income in North Wilkesboro with $124,679 per family, while 4-person families (229 | 26.9%) have the highest median income of $31,170 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in North Wilkesboro
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families403 (47.4%)$45,724
3-Person Families165 (19.4%)$0
4-Person Families229 (26.9%)$124,679
5-Person Families44 (5.2%)$0
6-Person Families9 (1.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total850 (100.0%)$58,354

Family Income by Number of Earners in North Wilkesboro

Family Income by Number of Earners in North Wilkesboro
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners133 (15.7%)$0
1 Earner297 (34.9%)$24,494
2 Earners394 (46.4%)$89,028
3+ Earners26 (3.1%)$0
Total850 (100.0%)$58,354

Household Income in North Wilkesboro

Household Income Brackets in North Wilkesboro

With 330 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in North Wilkesboro, accounting for 16.8% of all households. In contrast, only 20 households (1.0%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in North Wilkesboro
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001125.7%
$10,000 to $14,99926713.6%
$15,000 to $24,99930215.4%
$25,000 to $34,99927914.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991618.2%
$50,000 to $74,99923311.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991819.2%
$100,000 to $149,99933016.8%
$150,000 to $199,999201.0%
$200,000+804.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in North Wilkesboro

The median household income in North Wilkesboro is $36,855, with the highest median household income of $49,972 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 637 households (32.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,958, with 83 households (4.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in North Wilkesboro
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years83 (4.2%)$24,958
25 to 44 Years652 (33.2%)$45,446
45 to 64 Years637 (32.5%)$49,972
65+ Years590 (30.1%)$30,833
Total1,962 (100.0%)$36,855

Poverty in North Wilkesboro

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in North Wilkesboro

With 16.0% poverty level for males and 27.8% for females among the residents of North Wilkesboro, 15 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 64 males (84.2%) and 25 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in North Wilkesboro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years50 (37.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years32 (16.9%)102 (49.8%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
15 Years64 (84.2%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years10 (32.3%)19 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years12 (8.3%)32 (30.8%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)77 (33.9%)
35 to 44 Years86 (22.1%)12 (5.1%)
45 to 54 Years21 (7.6%)52 (17.0%)
55 to 64 Years13 (5.1%)122 (50.4%)
65 to 74 Years20 (14.3%)54 (15.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)47 (33.3%)
Total308 (16.0%)542 (27.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in North Wilkesboro

According to the poverty statistics in North Wilkesboro, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in North Wilkesboro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years85 (63.0%)73 (100.0%)
5 Years23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years157 (83.1%)103 (50.2%)
12 to 14 Years102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years12 (15.8%)14 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years21 (67.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years133 (91.7%)72 (69.2%)
25 to 34 Years58 (100.0%)150 (66.1%)
35 to 44 Years303 (77.9%)225 (94.9%)
45 to 54 Years256 (92.4%)254 (83.0%)
55 to 64 Years241 (94.9%)120 (49.6%)
65 to 74 Years120 (85.7%)300 (84.8%)
75 Years and over103 (100.0%)94 (66.7%)
Total1,614 (84.0%)1,405 (72.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in North Wilkesboro

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in North Wilkesboro
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children258 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children250 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total520 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in North Wilkesboro

According to the poverty data in North Wilkesboro, 53.4% or 71 single-father households and 38.1% or 75 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 71 households (61.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (80.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in North Wilkesboro
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children71 (61.7%)63 (56.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)12 (80.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total71 (53.4%)75 (38.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in North Wilkesboro

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in North Wilkesboro
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)134 (59.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)12 (80.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)146 (44.2%)

Employment Characteristics in North Wilkesboro

Employment by Class of Employer in North Wilkesboro

Among the 1,711 employed individuals in North Wilkesboro, private company employees (1,044 | 61.0%), not-for-profit organizations (248 | 14.5%), and state government employees (178 | 10.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in North Wilkesboro
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,04461.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)321.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1549.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations24814.5%
Local Government Employees342.0%
State Government Employees17810.4%
Federal Government Employees211.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,711100.0%

Employment Status by Age in North Wilkesboro

According to the labor force statistics for North Wilkesboro, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,447), 51.6% or 1,779 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.2% or 21 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 83.2% or 601 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.2% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in North Wilkesboro
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years19 (26.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years146 (56.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years73 (54.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years114 (53.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years601 (83.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years480 (71.2%)12 (2.4%)
55 to 59 Years162 (47.4%)10 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years95 (47.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years65 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over23 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,779 (51.6%)21 (1.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in North Wilkesboro

According to labor force statistics for North Wilkesboro, 66.7% of individuals (1,525) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,286) are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 21 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.6% or 587 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.2% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in North Wilkesboro
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School162 (30.4%)33 (6.2%)
High School Diploma150 (48.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree626 (77.2%)15 (1.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher587 (92.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,525 (66.7%)32 (1.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in North Wilkesboro

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in North Wilkesboro are Management (313 | 17.9%), Community & Social Service (250 | 14.3%), Education Instruction & Library (186 | 10.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (127 | 7.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (57 | 3.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in North Wilkesboro

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in North Wilkesboro, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (93.7%), Health Technologists (81.4%), and Education, Arts & Media (47.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in North Wilkesboro
OccupationMaleFemale
Management212 (67.7%)101 (32.3%)
Business & Financial28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science48 (84.2%)9 (15.8%)
Computers & Mathematics15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science16 (64.0%)9 (36.0%)
Community & Social Service 195 (78.0%)55 (22.0%)
Education, Arts & Media12 (52.2%)11 (47.8%)
Legal Services & Support8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library142 (76.3%)44 (23.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating8 (6.3%)119 (93.7%)
Health Technologists8 (18.6%)35 (81.4%)
Total (Category)491 (63.3%)284 (36.6%)
Total (Overall)960 (55.0%)785 (45.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in North Wilkesboro are Healthcare Support (105 | 6.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (82 | 4.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (51 | 2.9%), Security & Protection (17 | 1.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (17 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in North Wilkesboro

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in North Wilkesboro, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (15.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in North Wilkesboro
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)105 (100.0%)
Security & Protection17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving69 (84.2%)13 (15.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total (Category)137 (52.7%)123 (47.3%)
Total (Overall)960 (55.0%)785 (45.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in North Wilkesboro are Office & Administration (180 | 10.3%), and Sales & Related (160 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in North Wilkesboro

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in North Wilkesboro
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related15 (9.4%)145 (90.6%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)180 (100.0%)
Total (Category)15 (4.4%)325 (95.6%)
Total (Overall)960 (55.0%)785 (45.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in North Wilkesboro are Construction & Extraction (82 | 4.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (10 | 0.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (9 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in North Wilkesboro

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in North Wilkesboro
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction73 (89.0%)9 (11.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)92 (91.1%)9 (8.9%)
Total (Overall)960 (55.0%)785 (45.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in North Wilkesboro are Production (120 | 6.9%), Transportation (111 | 6.4%), and Material Moving (38 | 2.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in North Wilkesboro

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in North Wilkesboro
OccupationMaleFemale
Production76 (63.3%)44 (36.7%)
Transportation111 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)225 (83.6%)44 (16.4%)
Total (Overall)960 (55.0%)785 (45.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in North Wilkesboro

Employment Industries in North Wilkesboro

The major employment industries in North Wilkesboro include Health Care & Social Assistance (278 | 15.9%), Educational Services (213 | 12.2%), Manufacturing (178 | 10.2%), Transportation & Warehousing (163 | 9.3%), and Retail Trade (157 | 9.0%).
Employment Industries in North Wilkesboro

Employment Industries by Sex in North Wilkesboro

The North Wilkesboro industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Retail Trade (81.5%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (78.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in North Wilkesboro
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction113 (86.3%)18 (13.7%)
Manufacturing124 (69.7%)54 (30.3%)
Wholesale Trade27 (29.3%)65 (70.7%)
Retail Trade29 (18.5%)128 (81.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing154 (94.5%)9 (5.5%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing25 (31.2%)55 (68.8%)
Professional & Scientific70 (78.6%)19 (21.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services142 (66.7%)71 (33.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance76 (27.3%)202 (72.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation13 (21.7%)47 (78.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services39 (29.1%)95 (70.9%)
Public Administration46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total960 (55.0%)785 (45.0%)

Education in North Wilkesboro

School Enrollment in North Wilkesboro

The most common levels of schooling among the 940 students in North Wilkesboro are middle school (239 | 25.4%), elementary school (237 | 25.2%), and college / undergraduate (164 | 17.4%).
School Enrollment in North Wilkesboro
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool373.9%
Kindergarten828.7%
Elementary School23725.2%
Middle School23925.4%
High School15916.9%
College / Undergraduate16417.4%
Graduate / Professional222.3%
Total940100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in North Wilkesboro

Out of a total of 940 students who are enrolled in schools in North Wilkesboro, 150 (16.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 790 (84.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 37 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 281 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in North Wilkesboro
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old284 (92.2%)24 (7.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds281 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds99 (81.8%)22 (18.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds50 (58.1%)36 (41.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds36 (78.3%)10 (21.7%)
35 Years and over18 (46.2%)21 (53.8%)
Total790 (84.0%)150 (16.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in North Wilkesboro

Science & technology (241 | 27.3%), business (118 | 13.4%), education (108 | 12.2%), visual & performing arts (92 | 10.4%), and psychology (82 | 9.3%) are the most common fields of study among 883 individuals in North Wilkesboro who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in North Wilkesboro
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics697.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural445.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology829.3%
Social Sciences283.2%
Engineering171.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology24127.3%
Business11813.4%
Education10812.2%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History384.3%
Visual & Performing Arts9210.4%
Communications323.6%
Arts & Humanities141.6%
Total883100.0%

Transportation & Commute in North Wilkesboro

Vehicle Availability by Sex in North Wilkesboro

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in North Wilkesboro are males with 2 vehicles (484, accounting for 50.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (340, making up 64.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in North Wilkesboro
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle82 (8.5%)52 (6.9%)
1 Vehicle209 (21.8%)186 (24.8%)
2 Vehicles484 (50.4%)340 (45.3%)
3 Vehicles151 (15.7%)132 (17.6%)
4 Vehicles26 (2.7%)29 (3.9%)
5 or more Vehicles8 (0.8%)12 (1.6%)
Total960 (100.0%)751 (100.0%)

Commute Time in North Wilkesboro

The most frequently occuring commute durations in North Wilkesboro are 15 to 19 minutes (356 commuters, 23.6%), 10 to 14 minutes (311 commuters, 20.6%), and 5 to 9 minutes (296 commuters, 19.6%).
Commute Time in North Wilkesboro
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes684.5%
5 to 9 Minutes29619.6%
10 to 14 Minutes31120.6%
15 to 19 Minutes35623.6%
20 to 24 Minutes432.9%
25 to 29 Minutes80.5%
30 to 34 Minutes402.6%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes161.1%
45 to 59 Minutes19212.7%
60 to 89 Minutes1459.6%
90 or more Minutes342.2%

Commute Time by Sex in North Wilkesboro

The most common commute times in North Wilkesboro are 15 to 19 minutes (278 commuters, 33.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (192 commuters, 28.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in North Wilkesboro
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes42 (5.0%)26 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes104 (12.4%)192 (28.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes243 (28.9%)68 (10.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes278 (33.1%)78 (11.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes13 (1.5%)30 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)8 (1.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes11 (1.3%)29 (4.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)16 (2.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes135 (16.1%)57 (8.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes15 (1.8%)130 (19.5%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)34 (5.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in North Wilkesboro

The most frequent times of departure to work in North Wilkesboro are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (168, 20.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (165, 24.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in North Wilkesboro
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM22 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)19 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM16 (1.9%)54 (8.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM105 (12.5%)80 (12.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM71 (8.4%)27 (4.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM107 (12.7%)80 (12.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM168 (20.0%)165 (24.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM102 (12.1%)51 (7.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM21 (2.5%)20 (3.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM16 (1.9%)40 (6.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM14 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)26 (3.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM88 (10.5%)12 (1.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM111 (13.2%)94 (14.1%)
Total841 (100.0%)668 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in North Wilkesboro

Occupancy by Ownership in North Wilkesboro

Of the total 1,962 dwellings in North Wilkesboro, owner-occupied units account for 855 (43.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,107 (56.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in North Wilkesboro
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units85543.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,10756.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,962100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in North Wilkesboro

Occupancy by Household Size in North Wilkesboro
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household89445.6%
2-Person Household55428.2%
3-Person Household21110.7%
4+ Person Household30315.4%
Total Housing Units1,962100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in North Wilkesboro

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in North Wilkesboro
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household314 (35.1%)580 (64.9%)
2-Person Household383 (69.1%)171 (30.9%)
3-Person Household39 (18.5%)172 (81.5%)
4+ Person Household119 (39.3%)184 (60.7%)
Total Housing Units855 (43.6%)1,107 (56.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in North Wilkesboro

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in North Wilkesboro
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School129 (31.5%)280 (68.5%)
High School Diploma52 (20.2%)206 (79.8%)
College/Associate Degree208 (28.3%)526 (71.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher466 (83.1%)95 (16.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in North Wilkesboro

Occupancy by Age of Householder in North Wilkesboro
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years26113.3%
35 to 44 Years47424.2%
45 to 54 Years30115.3%
55 to 64 Years33617.1%
65 to 74 Years39820.3%
75 to 84 Years1588.1%
85 Years and Over341.7%
Total1,962100.0%

Housing Finances in North Wilkesboro

Median Income by Occupancy in North Wilkesboro

Median Income by Occupancy in North Wilkesboro
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied855 (43.6%)$78,150
Renter-Occupied1,107 (56.4%)$22,412
Average1,962 (100.0%)$36,855

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in North Wilkesboro

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in North Wilkesboro
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00032 (3.7%)48 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)31 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99926 (3.0%)240 (21.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99923 (2.7%)166 (15.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)113 (10.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99986 (10.1%)193 (17.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99992 (10.8%)69 (6.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999145 (17.0%)89 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999143 (16.7%)37 (3.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999240 (28.1%)90 (8.1%)
$150,000 or more68 (8.0%)31 (2.8%)
Total855 (100.0%)1,107 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in North Wilkesboro

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in North Wilkesboro
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300136 (15.9%)256 (23.1%)
$300 to $49997 (11.4%)139 (12.6%)
$500 to $799229 (26.8%)232 (21.0%)
$800 to $99951 (6.0%)108 (9.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499187 (21.9%)233 (21.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99994 (11.0%)38 (3.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49927 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9998 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more26 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total855 (100.0%)1,107 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in North Wilkesboro

Housing Structures in North Wilkesboro

Housing Structures in North Wilkesboro
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,08155.1%
Single Unit, Attached100.5%
2 Unit Apartments1497.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1849.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1698.6%
10 or more Apartments32516.6%
Mobile Home / Other442.2%
Total1,962100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in North Wilkesboro

Housing Structures by Occupancy in North Wilkesboro
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached714 (66.0%)367 (34.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments115 (77.2%)34 (22.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments14 (7.6%)170 (92.4%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)169 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)325 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other12 (27.3%)32 (72.7%)
Total855 (43.6%)1,107 (56.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in North Wilkesboro

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in North Wilkesboro
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)67 (6.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)416 (37.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms301 (35.2%)508 (45.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms237 (27.7%)105 (9.5%)
8 or more Rooms317 (37.1%)11 (1.0%)
Total855 (100.0%)1,107 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in North Wilkesboro

Housing Structure by Heating Type in North Wilkesboro
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas39 (4.6%)10 (0.9%)
Electricity645 (75.4%)1,017 (91.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene161 (18.8%)71 (6.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used10 (1.2%)9 (0.8%)
Total855 (100.0%)1,107 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in North Wilkesboro

Household Vehicle Usage in North Wilkesboro
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle9 (1.1%)311 (28.1%)
1 Vehicle346 (40.5%)494 (44.6%)
2 Vehicles313 (36.6%)276 (24.9%)
3 or more Vehicles187 (21.9%)26 (2.4%)
Total855 (100.0%)1,107 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in North Wilkesboro

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in North Wilkesboro

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units461394
Median Property Value$216,100$219,700
Median Household Income$67,326$34
Monthly Housing Costs$497$26
Real Estate Taxes$2,122$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in North Wilkesboro

Property Value by Mortgage Status in North Wilkesboro
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00025 (5.4%)6 (1.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99984 (18.2%)23 (5.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999168 (36.4%)282 (71.6%)
$300,000 to $499,999148 (32.1%)57 (14.5%)
$500,000 to $749,99936 (7.8%)9 (2.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)17 (4.3%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total461 (100.0%)394 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in North Wilkesboro

Household Income by Mortgage Status in North Wilkesboro
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00022 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99943 (9.3%)10 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99954 (11.7%)6 (1.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99943 (9.3%)32 (8.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99971 (15.4%)49 (12.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99945 (9.8%)74 (18.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999149 (32.3%)98 (24.9%)
$150,000 or more34 (7.4%)91 (23.1%)
Total461 (100.0%)394 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in North Wilkesboro

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in North Wilkesboro
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x120 (26.0%)78,400 (19,898.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x97 (21.0%)105 (26.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x146 (31.7%)98 (24.9%)
4.0x or more89 (19.3%)93 (23.6%)
Total461 (100.0%)394 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in North Wilkesboro

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in North Wilkesboro
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80098 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499112 (24.3%)55 (14.0%)
$800 to $1,499251 (54.4%)131 (33.3%)
Total461 (100.0%)394 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in North Wilkesboro

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Wilkesboro

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Wilkesboro
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years246 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years720 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years177 (64.8%)96 (35.2%)
26 to 34 Years247 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years529 (84.5%)97 (15.5%)
45 to 54 Years506 (88.6%)65 (11.4%)
55 to 64 Years414 (83.5%)82 (16.5%)
65 to 74 Years481 (97.4%)13 (2.6%)
75 Years and older244 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,564 (91.0%)353 (9.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in North Wilkesboro

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in North Wilkesboro
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born246 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen720 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen177 (64.8%)96 (35.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in North Wilkesboro

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in North Wilkesboro
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000924 (87.4%)133 (12.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999578 (80.1%)144 (19.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999498 (96.0%)21 (4.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999442 (95.9%)19 (4.1%)
$100,000 and over1,101 (96.8%)36 (3.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Wilkesboro

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in North Wilkesboro
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6134 (54.5%)127 (51.6%)
6 to 18 Years265 (36.8%)465 (64.6%)
19 to 25 Years74 (27.1%)133 (48.7%)
25 to 34 Years119 (48.2%)128 (51.8%)
35 to 44 Years78 (12.5%)451 (72.0%)
45 to 54 Years76 (13.3%)430 (75.3%)
55 to 64 Years210 (42.3%)211 (42.5%)
65 to 74 Years481 (97.4%)248 (50.2%)
75 Years and over244 (100.0%)132 (54.1%)
Total1,681 (42.9%)2,325 (59.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in North Wilkesboro

Disability Status by Sex by Age in North Wilkesboro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years65 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)103 (31.1%)
35 to 64 Years176 (19.1%)195 (25.2%)
65 to 74 Years27 (19.3%)117 (33.1%)
75 Years and over79 (76.7%)75 (53.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in North Wilkesboro

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in North Wilkesboro: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years22 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years71 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over53 (51.5%)8 (5.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in North Wilkesboro: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (3.9%)38 (27.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in North Wilkesboro: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years53 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)92 (27.8%)
35 to 64 Years14 (1.5%)99 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (2.8%)
75 Years and over26 (25.2%)23 (16.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in North Wilkesboro: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)46 (13.9%)
35 to 64 Years101 (11.0%)176 (22.8%)
65 to 74 Years27 (19.3%)86 (24.3%)
75 Years and over54 (52.4%)41 (29.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in North Wilkesboro: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (0.4%)41 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years10 (7.1%)98 (27.7%)
75 Years and over26 (25.2%)8 (5.7%)

Technology Access in North Wilkesboro

Computing Device Access in North Wilkesboro

Computing Device Access in North Wilkesboro
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,40771.7%
Smartphone1,54978.9%
Tablet1,09155.6%
No Computing Device1919.7%
Total1,962100.0%

Internet Access in North Wilkesboro

Internet Access in North Wilkesboro
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet90.5%
Broadband Home1,44073.4%
Cellular Data Only1779.0%
Satellite Internet784.0%
No Internet31616.1%
Total1,962100.0%

North Wilkesboro Summary

Wilkesboro, North Carolina is a small town located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Wilkes County. It is the county seat of Wilkes County and is located about 50 miles northwest of Winston-Salem. The town has a population of approximately 4,000 people and is the home of Wilkes Community College.

History

Wilkesboro was founded in 1799 by Colonel Benjamin Cleveland, a Revolutionary War hero. The town was named after Colonel Wilkes, a prominent local politician. The town was incorporated in 1841 and was the first town in Wilkes County to be incorporated.
The town was an important stop on the North Carolina Railroad, which connected the town to the larger cities of Winston-Salem and Charlotte. The railroad was a major factor in the town's growth and development.
The town was also an important stop on the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, which commemorates the Revolutionary War victory of the Overmountain Men at the Battle of Kings Mountain.

Geography

Wilkesboro is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Wilkes County. The town is situated at an elevation of 1,000 feet and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The town is located about 50 miles northwest of Winston-Salem and is accessible by US Highway 421.
The town is located in the Yadkin Valley AVA, a wine-producing region of North Carolina. The Yadkin Valley AVA is home to several wineries and vineyards, including the Wilkesboro Winery.

Economy

Wilkesboro's economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, including the Wilkesboro Dairy Farm, which produces milk, cheese, and other dairy products. The town is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Wilkesboro Speedway, which hosts NASCAR races, and the Wilkesboro Historical Museum.
The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Wilkesboro Manufacturing, which produces furniture, and Wilkesboro Textiles, which produces textiles.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Wilkesboro had a population of 4,073 people. The racial makeup of the town was 94.3% White, 2.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median household income in Wilkesboro was $30,938, and the median family income was $37,917. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of North Wilkesboro?
Total Population of North Wilkesboro is 4,349.
What is the Total Male Population of North Wilkesboro?
Total Male Population of North Wilkesboro is 2,219.
What is the Total Female Population of North Wilkesboro?
Total Female Population of North Wilkesboro is 2,130.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in North Wilkesboro?
There are 104.18 Males per 100 Females in North Wilkesboro.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in North Wilkesboro?
There are 95.99 Females per 100 Males in North Wilkesboro.
What is the Median Population Age in North Wilkesboro?
Median Population Age in North Wilkesboro is 43.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in North Wilkesboro
Average Family Size in North Wilkesboro is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in North Wilkesboro
Average Household Size in North Wilkesboro is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in North Wilkesboro?
Per Capita income in North Wilkesboro is $31,753.
What is the Median Family Income in North Wilkesboro?
Median Family Income in North Wilkesboro is $58,354.
What is the Median Household income in North Wilkesboro?
Median Household Income in North Wilkesboro is $36,855.
What is Income or Wage Gap in North Wilkesboro?
Income or Wage Gap in North Wilkesboro is 17.3%.
Women in North Wilkesboro earn 82.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in North Wilkesboro?
Inequality or Gini Index in North Wilkesboro is 0.54.
How Large is the Labor Force in North Wilkesboro?
There are 1,779 People in the Labor Forcein in North Wilkesboro.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in North Wilkesboro?
51.6% of People are in the Labor Force in North Wilkesboro.
What is the Unemployment Rate in North Wilkesboro?
Unemployment Rate in North Wilkesboro is 1.2%.