Wilkesboro, NC

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Wilkesboro Overview

3,674
TOTAL POPULATION
1,680
MALE POPULATION
1,994
FEMALE POPULATION
84.25
MALES / 100 FEMALES
118.69
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,240
PER CAPITA INCOME
$67,585
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$43,480
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
7.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
92.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,635
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wilkesboro Zip Codes

Wilkesboro Area Codes

Race in Wilkesboro

The most populous races in Wilkesboro are White / Caucasian (3,134 | 85.3%), Hispanic or Latino (303 | 8.3%), and Black / African American (286 | 7.8%).
Race in Wilkesboro
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American2867.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3038.3%
Native / Alaskan190.5%
White / Caucasian3,13485.3%
Two or more Races1654.5%
Some other Race701.9%
Total3,674100.0%

Ancestry in Wilkesboro

The most populous ancestries reported in Wilkesboro are American (1,672 | 45.5%), English (325 | 8.8%), Irish (216 | 5.9%), German (178 | 4.8%), and Mexican (173 | 4.7%), together accounting for 69.8% of all Wilkesboro residents.
Ancestry in Wilkesboro
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1,67245.5%
Central American140.4%
Central American Indian80.2%
Cherokee160.4%
Dutch681.8%
English3258.8%
European411.1%
French401.1%
German1784.8%
Honduran140.4%
Irish2165.9%
Italian1062.9%
Lumbee30.1%
Mexican1734.7%
Northern European150.4%
Polish140.4%
Scotch-Irish1363.7%
Scottish621.7%
Spaniard1103.0%
Swedish70.2%
Turkish110.3%
Yugoslavian140.4%
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Immigrants in Wilkesboro

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wilkesboro came from Central America (42 | 1.1%), Latin America (42 | 1.1%), Europe (32 | 0.9%), Honduras (22 | 0.6%), and Northern Europe (18 | 0.5%), together accounting for 4.2% of all Wilkesboro residents.
Immigrants in Wilkesboro
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia110.3%
Bosnia and Herzegovina140.4%
Central America421.1%
Eastern Europe140.4%
El Salvador100.3%
Europe320.9%
Guatemala70.2%
Honduras220.6%
Latin America421.1%
Mexico30.1%
Northern Europe180.5%
Scotland180.5%
Turkey110.3%
Western Asia110.3%
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Sex and Age in Wilkesboro

Sex and Age in Wilkesboro

The most populous age groups in Wilkesboro are 55 to 59 Years (223 | 13.3%) for men and 85 Years and over (259 | 13.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wilkesboro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years116 (6.9%)127 (6.4%)
5 to 9 Years35 (2.1%)131 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Years118 (7.0%)58 (2.9%)
15 to 19 Years152 (9.0%)158 (7.9%)
20 to 24 Years175 (10.4%)140 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years169 (10.1%)170 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Years78 (4.6%)111 (5.6%)
35 to 39 Years65 (3.9%)34 (1.7%)
40 to 44 Years86 (5.1%)51 (2.6%)
45 to 49 Years23 (1.4%)71 (3.6%)
50 to 54 Years45 (2.7%)133 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years223 (13.3%)78 (3.9%)
60 to 64 Years97 (5.8%)98 (4.9%)
65 to 69 Years93 (5.5%)131 (6.6%)
70 to 74 Years41 (2.4%)81 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years48 (2.9%)67 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years45 (2.7%)96 (4.8%)
85 Years and over71 (4.2%)259 (13.0%)
Total1,680 (100.0%)1,994 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wilkesboro

Median Family Size in Wilkesboro

The median family size in Wilkesboro is 3.00 persons per family, with married-couple families (507 | 56.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.06 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (298 | 33.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.90 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wilkesboro
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple507 (56.7%)3.06
Single Male/Father90 (10.1%)3.04
Single Female/Mother298 (33.3%)2.90
Total Families895 (100.0%)3.00

Median Household Size in Wilkesboro

The median household size in Wilkesboro is 2.29 persons per household, with single male/father households (90 | 6.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.48 persons per household. non-family households (557 | 38.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Wilkesboro
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple507 (34.9%)3.06
Single Male/Father90 (6.2%)3.48
Single Female/Mother298 (20.5%)2.93
Non-family557 (38.4%)1.06
Total Households1,452 (100.0%)2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wilkesboro

Out of a total of 1,452 households in Wilkesboro, 895 (61.6%) are family households, while 557 (38.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 403, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 530.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wilkesboro
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-530 (36.5%)
2-Person Households403 (27.8%)27 (1.9%)
3-Person Households304 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households117 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households32 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households38 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total895 (61.6%)557 (38.4%)

Female Fertility in Wilkesboro

Fertility by Age in Wilkesboro

Average fertility rate in Wilkesboro is 100.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 185.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Wilkesboro
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years78 (100.0%)185.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total78 (100.0%)100.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wilkesboro

67.9% of women with births (78) in Wilkesboro are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 32.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 32.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wilkesboro
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years53 (67.9%)25 (32.1%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (67.9%)25 (32.1%)

Fertility by Education in Wilkesboro

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wilkesboro
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma25 (32.1%)137.0
College or Associate's Degree15 (19.2%)45.0
Bachelor's Degree38 (48.7%)358.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total78 (100.0%)100.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wilkesboro

32.1% of women with births in Wilkesboro are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wilkesboro
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total53 (67.9%)25 (32.1%)

Income in Wilkesboro

Income Overview in Wilkesboro

Per Capita Income in Wilkesboro is $28,240, while median incomes of families and households are $67,585 and $43,480 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,674$28,240
Median Family Income895$67,585
Mean Family Income895$84,765
Median Household Income1,452$43,480
Mean Household Income1,452$67,070
Income Deficit895$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,6747.09%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,67492.91¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,6740.48

Earnings by Sex in Wilkesboro

Average Earnings in Wilkesboro are $24,496, $23,843 for men and $25,663 for women, a difference of 7.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Wilkesboro
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male898 (51.5%)$23,843
Female845 (48.5%)$25,663
Total1,743 (100.0%)$24,496

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wilkesboro

The most common earnings brackets in Wilkesboro are $2,499 or less for men (125 | 13.9%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (106 | 12.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wilkesboro
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less125 (13.9%)98 (11.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99938 (4.2%)74 (8.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49924 (2.7%)22 (2.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99952 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49974 (8.2%)106 (12.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99937 (4.1%)10 (1.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49911 (1.2%)40 (4.7%)
$17,500 to $19,99922 (2.5%)26 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49930 (3.3%)29 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99967 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99916 (1.8%)66 (7.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99950 (5.6%)24 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)22 (2.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99924 (2.7%)54 (6.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99944 (4.9%)11 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99943 (4.8%)22 (2.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99921 (2.3%)72 (8.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99964 (7.1%)47 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99975 (8.4%)30 (3.5%)
$100,000+81 (9.0%)92 (10.9%)
Total898 (100.0%)845 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wilkesboro

Average earnings in Wilkesboro are $34,111 for men and $42,801 for women, a difference of 20.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $143,482, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $11,429. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,375, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $27,348.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wilkesboro
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$11,429$0
High School Diploma$32,629$0
College or Associate's Degree$33,281$27,348
Bachelor's Degree$83,581$64,375
Graduate Degree$143,482$0
Total$34,111$42,801

Family Income in Wilkesboro

Family Income Brackets in Wilkesboro

According to the Wilkesboro family income data, there are 196 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.9% of all families. Conversely, the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 8 families (0.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Wilkesboro
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000778.6%
$10,000 to $14,999667.4%
$15,000 to $24,99980.9%
$25,000 to $34,99913014.5%
$35,000 to $49,9999810.9%
$50,000 to $74,99911112.4%
$75,000 to $99,999657.3%
$100,000 to $149,99919621.9%
$150,000 to $199,9999911.1%
$200,000+455.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wilkesboro

4-person families (127 | 14.2%) account for the highest median family income in Wilkesboro with $119,201 per family, while 2-person families (428 | 47.8%) have the highest median income of $33,807 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wilkesboro
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families428 (47.8%)$67,614
3-Person Families279 (31.2%)$0
4-Person Families127 (14.2%)$119,201
5-Person Families22 (2.5%)$0
6-Person Families38 (4.3%)$0
7+ Person Families1 (0.1%)$0
Total895 (100.0%)$67,585

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wilkesboro

The median family income in Wilkesboro is $67,585, with families comprising 3+ earners (136) having the highest median family income of $118,450, while families with 1 earner (356) have the lowest median family income of $31,786, accounting for 15.2% and 39.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wilkesboro
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners116 (13.0%)$53,056
1 Earner356 (39.8%)$31,786
2 Earners287 (32.1%)$112,893
3+ Earners136 (15.2%)$118,450
Total895 (100.0%)$67,585

Household Income in Wilkesboro

Household Income Brackets in Wilkesboro

With 254 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Wilkesboro, accounting for 17.5% of all households. In contrast, only 45 households (3.1%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Wilkesboro
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001107.6%
$10,000 to $14,9991218.3%
$15,000 to $24,99916611.4%
$25,000 to $34,99916411.3%
$35,000 to $49,99925417.5%
$50,000 to $74,99919513.4%
$75,000 to $99,999654.5%
$100,000 to $149,99922415.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991107.6%
$200,000+453.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wilkesboro

The median household income in Wilkesboro is $43,480, with the highest median household income of $92,833 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 412 households (28.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 120 households (8.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wilkesboro
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years120 (8.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years395 (27.2%)$39,453
45 to 64 Years412 (28.4%)$92,833
65+ Years525 (36.2%)$38,351
Total1,452 (100.0%)$43,480

Poverty in Wilkesboro

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wilkesboro

With 19.4% poverty level for males and 24.7% for females among the residents of Wilkesboro, 15 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 38 males (100.0%) and 98 females (62.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wilkesboro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (34.5%)73 (57.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years35 (81.4%)98 (62.0%)
12 to 14 Years50 (45.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)23 (25.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)80 (49.1%)
25 to 34 Years24 (10.1%)107 (38.1%)
35 to 44 Years82 (65.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)39 (21.2%)
55 to 64 Years22 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (6.4%)25 (10.0%)
Total304 (19.4%)445 (24.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wilkesboro

According to the poverty statistics in Wilkesboro, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 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 Wilkesboro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years76 (65.5%)54 (42.5%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years8 (18.6%)60 (38.0%)
12 to 14 Years60 (54.5%)20 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years69 (100.0%)69 (75.0%)
18 to 24 Years200 (100.0%)83 (50.9%)
25 to 34 Years214 (89.9%)174 (61.9%)
35 to 44 Years43 (34.4%)85 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years68 (100.0%)145 (78.8%)
55 to 64 Years293 (93.0%)176 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years101 (96.2%)212 (100.0%)
75 Years and over132 (93.6%)225 (90.0%)
Total1,264 (80.6%)1,356 (75.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wilkesboro

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wilkesboro show that 6.1% or 31 of the total 507 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 95.7%, comprising of 22 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wilkesboro
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children316 (97.2%)9 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children159 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children1 (4.3%)22 (95.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total476 (93.9%)31 (6.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wilkesboro

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wilkesboro
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)120 (52.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)133 (44.6%)

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

The poverty data for Wilkesboro shows that 31 of the married-couple family households (6.1%) and 133 of the single-parent households (34.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (95.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wilkesboro
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children9 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)120 (42.2%)
3 or 4 Children22 (95.7%)13 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (6.1%)133 (34.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Wilkesboro

Employment by Class of Employer in Wilkesboro

Among the 1,532 employed individuals in Wilkesboro, private company employees (1,124 | 73.4%), self-employed (not incorporated) (135 | 8.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (90 | 5.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wilkesboro
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,12473.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)473.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1358.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations905.9%
Local Government Employees875.7%
State Government Employees493.2%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,532100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wilkesboro

According to the labor force statistics for Wilkesboro, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,006), 54.4% or 1,635 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 78 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 95.2% or 180 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 30.6% or 55 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wilkesboro
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years164 (72.2%)15 (9.1%)
20 to 24 Years239 (75.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years245 (72.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years180 (95.2%)55 (30.6%)
35 to 44 Years120 (50.8%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years203 (74.6%)9 (4.4%)
55 to 59 Years253 (84.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years117 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years109 (31.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,635 (54.4%)78 (4.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wilkesboro

According to labor force statistics for Wilkesboro, 73.0% of individuals (1,118) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,532) are in the labor force, with 5.7% or 64 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 90.1% or 390 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 34.8% or 64 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wilkesboro
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School77 (37.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma184 (53.8%)119 (34.8%)
College / Associate Degree467 (84.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher390 (90.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,118 (73.0%)87 (5.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wilkesboro

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wilkesboro are Management (185 | 11.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (173 | 11.1%), Community & Social Service (159 | 10.2%), Education Instruction & Library (90 | 5.8%), and Health Technologists (71 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wilkesboro

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wilkesboro, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Management (83.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wilkesboro
OccupationMaleFemale
Management154 (83.2%)31 (16.8%)
Business & Financial19 (32.2%)40 (67.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science20 (52.6%)18 (47.4%)
Computers & Mathematics9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 49 (30.8%)110 (69.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library49 (54.4%)41 (45.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)173 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)71 (100.0%)
Total (Category)242 (39.4%)372 (60.6%)
Total (Overall)832 (53.4%)725 (46.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wilkesboro are Food Preparation & Serving (166 | 10.7%), Healthcare Support (78 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (48 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (10 | 0.6%), and Security & Protection (8 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Wilkesboro

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wilkesboro, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (60.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (53.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (48.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Wilkesboro
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support36 (46.2%)42 (53.8%)
Security & Protection8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving86 (51.8%)80 (48.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance29 (60.4%)19 (39.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)159 (51.3%)151 (48.7%)
Total (Overall)832 (53.4%)725 (46.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wilkesboro are Sales & Related (184 | 11.8%), and Office & Administration (134 | 8.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wilkesboro

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wilkesboro
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related106 (57.6%)78 (42.4%)
Office & Administration67 (50.0%)67 (50.0%)
Total (Category)173 (54.4%)145 (45.6%)
Total (Overall)832 (53.4%)725 (46.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wilkesboro are Construction & Extraction (69 | 4.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (27 | 1.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wilkesboro

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wilkesboro
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)832 (53.4%)725 (46.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wilkesboro are Production (142 | 9.1%), and Material Moving (77 | 5.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wilkesboro

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wilkesboro
OccupationMaleFemale
Production85 (59.9%)57 (40.1%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)162 (74.0%)57 (26.0%)
Total (Overall)832 (53.4%)725 (46.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wilkesboro

Employment Industries in Wilkesboro

The major employment industries in Wilkesboro include Health Care & Social Assistance (300 | 19.3%), Manufacturing (278 | 17.8%), Retail Trade (277 | 17.8%), Construction (178 | 11.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (138 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries in Wilkesboro

Employment Industries by Sex in Wilkesboro

The Wilkesboro industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wilkesboro
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction165 (92.7%)13 (7.3%)
Manufacturing149 (53.6%)129 (46.4%)
Wholesale Trade10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade174 (62.8%)103 (37.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support100 (99.0%)1 (1.0%)
Educational Services49 (65.3%)26 (34.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance16 (5.3%)284 (94.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services69 (50.0%)69 (50.0%)
Public Administration22 (42.3%)30 (57.7%)
Total832 (53.4%)725 (46.6%)

Education in Wilkesboro

School Enrollment in Wilkesboro

The most common levels of schooling among the 704 students in Wilkesboro are high school (272 | 38.6%), elementary school (147 | 20.9%), and middle school (123 | 17.5%).
School Enrollment in Wilkesboro
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool679.5%
Kindergarten355.0%
Elementary School14720.9%
Middle School12317.5%
High School27238.6%
College / Undergraduate608.5%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total704100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wilkesboro

Out of a total of 704 students who are enrolled in schools in Wilkesboro, 151 (21.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 553 (78.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 10 (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 176 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wilkesboro
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds47 (82.5%)10 (17.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old155 (93.4%)11 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds176 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds124 (50.8%)120 (49.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total553 (78.6%)151 (21.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wilkesboro

Education (217 | 29.2%), business (115 | 15.5%), science & technology (100 | 13.4%), liberal arts & history (67 | 9.0%), and bio, nature & agricultural (45 | 6.0%) are the most common fields of study among 744 individuals in Wilkesboro who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wilkesboro
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics405.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural456.0%
Physical & Health Sciences101.3%
Psychology364.8%
Social Sciences141.9%
Engineering192.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology10013.4%
Business11515.5%
Education21729.2%
Literature & Languages435.8%
Liberal Arts & History679.0%
Visual & Performing Arts233.1%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities152.0%
Total744100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wilkesboro

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wilkesboro

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wilkesboro are males with 3 vehicles (382, accounting for 45.9%) and females with 3 vehicles (64, making up 54.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wilkesboro
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle35 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle109 (13.1%)216 (30.9%)
2 Vehicles277 (33.3%)345 (49.3%)
3 Vehicles382 (45.9%)64 (9.1%)
4 Vehicles24 (2.9%)45 (6.4%)
5 or more Vehicles5 (0.6%)30 (4.3%)
Total832 (100.0%)700 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wilkesboro

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wilkesboro are 10 to 14 minutes (406 commuters, 28.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (345 commuters, 24.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (165 commuters, 11.6%).
Commute Time in Wilkesboro
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes412.9%
5 to 9 Minutes34524.2%
10 to 14 Minutes40628.5%
15 to 19 Minutes16511.6%
20 to 24 Minutes936.5%
25 to 29 Minutes372.6%
30 to 34 Minutes1188.3%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes100.7%
45 to 59 Minutes976.8%
60 to 89 Minutes866.0%
90 or more Minutes261.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Wilkesboro

The most common commute times in Wilkesboro are 10 to 14 minutes (235 commuters, 28.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (177 commuters, 29.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wilkesboro
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes41 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes168 (20.4%)177 (29.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes235 (28.5%)171 (28.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes90 (10.9%)75 (12.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes84 (10.2%)9 (1.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes37 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes76 (9.2%)42 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes10 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes8 (1.0%)89 (14.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes48 (5.8%)38 (6.3%)
90 or more Minutes26 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wilkesboro

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wilkesboro are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (141, 17.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (119, 19.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wilkesboro
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)41 (6.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM39 (4.7%)75 (12.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM20 (2.4%)11 (1.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM103 (12.5%)115 (19.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM136 (16.5%)71 (11.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM90 (10.9%)119 (19.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM141 (17.1%)11 (1.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)21 (3.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM37 (4.5%)69 (11.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM61 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM139 (16.9%)51 (8.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM57 (6.9%)17 (2.8%)
Total823 (100.0%)601 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wilkesboro

Occupancy by Ownership in Wilkesboro

Of the total 1,452 dwellings in Wilkesboro, owner-occupied units account for 744 (51.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 708 (48.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wilkesboro
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units74451.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units70848.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,452100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wilkesboro

Occupancy by Household Size in Wilkesboro
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household53036.5%
2-Person Household43029.6%
3-Person Household30420.9%
4+ Person Household18813.0%
Total Housing Units1,452100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wilkesboro

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wilkesboro
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household199 (37.6%)331 (62.5%)
2-Person Household238 (55.3%)192 (44.7%)
3-Person Household157 (51.6%)147 (48.4%)
4+ Person Household150 (79.8%)38 (20.2%)
Total Housing Units744 (51.2%)708 (48.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wilkesboro

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wilkesboro
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School13 (26.0%)37 (74.0%)
High School Diploma118 (32.3%)247 (67.7%)
College/Associate Degree231 (41.2%)329 (58.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher382 (80.1%)95 (19.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wilkesboro

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wilkesboro
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years38226.3%
35 to 44 Years1339.2%
45 to 54 Years15810.9%
55 to 64 Years25417.5%
65 to 74 Years24717.0%
75 to 84 Years1228.4%
85 Years and Over15610.7%
Total1,452100.0%

Housing Finances in Wilkesboro

Median Income by Occupancy in Wilkesboro

Median Income by Occupancy in Wilkesboro
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied744 (51.2%)$99,803
Renter-Occupied708 (48.8%)$24,402
Average1,452 (100.0%)$43,480

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wilkesboro

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wilkesboro
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00015 (2.0%)86 (12.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)9 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9999 (1.2%)111 (15.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)47 (6.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9997 (0.9%)112 (15.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99979 (10.6%)85 (12.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999137 (18.4%)117 (16.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99963 (8.5%)131 (18.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99965 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999214 (28.8%)10 (1.4%)
$150,000 or more155 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total744 (100.0%)708 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wilkesboro

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wilkesboro
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30010 (1.3%)54 (7.6%)
$300 to $499155 (20.8%)105 (14.8%)
$500 to $799201 (27.0%)299 (42.2%)
$800 to $99937 (5.0%)92 (13.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499197 (26.5%)63 (8.9%)
$1,500 to $1,999118 (15.9%)9 (1.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)45 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99926 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total744 (100.0%)708 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wilkesboro

Housing Structures in Wilkesboro

Housing Structures in Wilkesboro
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached81556.1%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments422.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments493.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments21414.7%
10 or more Apartments25717.7%
Mobile Home / Other755.2%
Total1,452100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wilkesboro

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wilkesboro
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached684 (83.9%)131 (16.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)214 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)257 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other18 (24.0%)57 (76.0%)
Total744 (51.2%)708 (48.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wilkesboro

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wilkesboro
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)90 (12.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms13 (1.8%)141 (19.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms161 (21.6%)379 (53.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms186 (25.0%)60 (8.5%)
8 or more Rooms384 (51.6%)38 (5.4%)
Total744 (100.0%)708 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wilkesboro

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wilkesboro
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas9 (1.2%)62 (8.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas86 (11.6%)8 (1.1%)
Electricity531 (71.4%)629 (88.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene118 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)9 (1.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total744 (100.0%)708 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wilkesboro

Household Vehicle Usage in Wilkesboro
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle23 (3.1%)181 (25.6%)
1 Vehicle213 (28.6%)446 (63.0%)
2 Vehicles259 (34.8%)81 (11.4%)
3 or more Vehicles249 (33.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total744 (100.0%)708 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wilkesboro

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wilkesboro

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units289455
Median Property Value$179,300$174,400
Median Household Income$53,092$100
Monthly Housing Costs$481$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,693$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wilkesboro

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wilkesboro
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00018 (6.2%)29 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $99,99915 (5.2%)14 (3.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999182 (63.0%)316 (69.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99960 (20.8%)75 (16.5%)
$500,000 to $749,99914 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)21 (4.6%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total289 (100.0%)455 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wilkesboro

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wilkesboro
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)9 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9999 (3.1%)15 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99946 (15.9%)7 (1.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99985 (29.4%)33 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99934 (11.8%)52 (11.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99916 (5.5%)29 (6.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99944 (15.2%)49 (10.8%)
$150,000 or more55 (19.0%)170 (37.4%)
Total289 (100.0%)455 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wilkesboro

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wilkesboro
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x98 (33.9%)114,679 (25,204.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x99 (34.3%)268 (58.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x10 (3.5%)67 (14.7%)
4.0x or more82 (28.4%)59 (13.0%)
Total289 (100.0%)455 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wilkesboro

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wilkesboro
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80049 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49972 (24.9%)76 (16.7%)
$800 to $1,499168 (58.1%)153 (33.6%)
Total289 (100.0%)455 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wilkesboro

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wilkesboro

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wilkesboro
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years253 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years559 (97.6%)14 (2.4%)
19 to 25 Years283 (69.9%)122 (30.1%)
26 to 34 Years405 (84.9%)72 (15.1%)
35 to 44 Years210 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years245 (97.2%)7 (2.8%)
55 to 64 Years402 (81.9%)89 (18.1%)
65 to 74 Years317 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older391 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,065 (91.0%)304 (9.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wilkesboro

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wilkesboro
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born253 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen559 (97.6%)14 (2.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen283 (69.9%)122 (30.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wilkesboro

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wilkesboro
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000668 (92.1%)57 (7.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999579 (83.8%)112 (16.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999377 (95.4%)18 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999250 (73.1%)92 (26.9%)
$100,000 and over1,147 (97.9%)25 (2.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wilkesboro

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wilkesboro
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6218 (86.2%)35 (13.8%)
6 to 18 Years397 (69.3%)162 (28.3%)
19 to 25 Years80 (19.8%)211 (52.1%)
25 to 34 Years166 (34.8%)257 (53.9%)
35 to 44 Years90 (42.9%)120 (57.1%)
45 to 54 Years39 (15.5%)206 (81.8%)
55 to 64 Years73 (14.9%)342 (69.7%)
65 to 74 Years317 (100.0%)166 (52.4%)
75 Years and over391 (100.0%)239 (61.1%)
Total1,771 (52.6%)1,738 (51.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wilkesboro

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wilkesboro
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years58 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years142 (28.0%)51 (11.5%)
65 to 74 Years19 (18.1%)66 (31.1%)
75 Years and over67 (47.5%)161 (64.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wilkesboro

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wilkesboro: <span>Hearing 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%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (2.2%)9 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (14.3%)17 (8.0%)
75 Years and over60 (42.5%)64 (25.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in 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%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years22 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)21 (9.9%)
75 Years and over53 (37.6%)35 (14.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wilkesboro: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years58 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years95 (18.7%)17 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over41 (29.1%)79 (31.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wilkesboro: <span>Ambulatory 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 Years61 (12.0%)29 (6.5%)
65 to 74 Years10 (9.5%)49 (23.1%)
75 Years and over41 (29.1%)121 (48.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in 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 Years41 (8.1%)8 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years4 (3.8%)9 (4.3%)
75 Years and over41 (29.1%)79 (31.6%)

Technology Access in Wilkesboro

Computing Device Access in Wilkesboro

Computing Device Access in Wilkesboro
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,03971.6%
Smartphone1,16980.5%
Tablet90562.3%
No Computing Device1178.1%
Total1,452100.0%

Internet Access in Wilkesboro

Internet Access in Wilkesboro
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,02770.7%
Cellular Data Only19613.5%
Satellite Internet553.8%
No Internet22915.8%
Total1,452100.0%

Wilkesboro Summary

Wilkesboro, NC is a small town located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Wilkes County, North Carolina. It is the county seat of Wilkes County and is located approximately 50 miles northwest of Winston-Salem. The town has a population of approximately 3,000 people and is the home of Wilkes Community College.

Geography

Wilkesboro is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Wilkes County, North Carolina. The town is situated at an elevation of 1,000 feet and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests. The Yadkin River runs through the town and is a popular spot for fishing and boating. The town is also home to several parks, including Wilkesboro Town Park, which features a playground, picnic area, and walking trails.

Climate

Wilkesboro has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average high temperature in the summer is around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average low temperature in the winter is around 30 degrees Fahrenheit. The town receives an average of 45 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it falling in the form of rain.

Economy

Wilkesboro’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, including apple orchards, vineyards, and dairy farms. The town is also home to several wineries, which attract tourists from all over the region. In addition, Wilkesboro is home to several manufacturing companies, including furniture and textile manufacturers.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Wilkesboro had a population of 3,073 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, and 1.9% from other races. The median household income was $30,938, and the median family income was $37,917.
Wilkesboro is a small town with a rich history and a vibrant economy. The town is home to several farms, wineries, and manufacturing companies, and is a popular tourist destination. The town is also home to Wilkes Community College, which provides educational opportunities to the residents of Wilkesboro and the surrounding area.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wilkesboro?
Total Population of Wilkesboro is 3,674.
What is the Total Male Population of Wilkesboro?
Total Male Population of Wilkesboro is 1,680.
What is the Total Female Population of Wilkesboro?
Total Female Population of Wilkesboro is 1,994.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wilkesboro?
There are 84.25 Males per 100 Females in Wilkesboro.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wilkesboro?
There are 118.69 Females per 100 Males in Wilkesboro.
What is the Median Population Age in Wilkesboro?
Median Population Age in Wilkesboro is 40.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wilkesboro
Average Family Size in Wilkesboro is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wilkesboro
Average Household Size in Wilkesboro is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wilkesboro?
Per Capita income in Wilkesboro is $28,240.
What is the Median Family Income in Wilkesboro?
Median Family Income in Wilkesboro is $67,585.
What is the Median Household income in Wilkesboro?
Median Household Income in Wilkesboro is $43,480.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wilkesboro?
Income or Wage Gap in Wilkesboro is 7.1%.
Women in Wilkesboro earn 92.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wilkesboro?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wilkesboro is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wilkesboro?
There are 1,635 People in the Labor Forcein in Wilkesboro.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wilkesboro?
54.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Wilkesboro.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wilkesboro?
Unemployment Rate in Wilkesboro is 4.8%.