North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
North Wilkesboro: City in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
North Wilkesboro is a city located in the county of Wilkes in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,245 and a population density of 248 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,082 inhabitants.
The city was created 134 years ago in 1890.
Quick Facts about North Wilkesboro
| Population : | 4,082 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Wilkes County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 336 |
| Area : | 17.12 km2 |
| Named for : | John Wilkes |
| Altitude : | 1,001 feet / 305 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1891 (134 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:14:38 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 28659 |
| Density : | 238 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
North Wilkesboro is located at 36°9'30"N 81°8'51"W (36.1584700, -81.1475800).
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Official website of North Wilkesboro
Demographics
According to census records, the population of North Wilkesboro decreased by 3.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,245 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,262 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,196 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,202 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,183 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,151 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,182 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,238 | 1.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,223 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,200 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,082 | -2.89% | estimation process |
People born in North Wilkesboro (9)
People born in North Wilkesboro, including United States Senator from West Virginia Robert Byrd, pop singer Oliver, stock car racing driver Dean Combs, .
List
- Jimmy Pardue (American racing driver) he was born in 26/10/1930
- John Swofford (American football player, college athletics administrator) he was born in 01/01/1948
- Shirrel Rhoades (publisher) he was born in 19/05/1942
- Harry Pearson (American critic) he was born in 05/01/1937
- Gladys Gunzer (American sculptor and medalist) she was born in 12/11/1939
- Shirley B. Randleman she was born in 14/10/1950
Schools in North Wilkesboro
College & universities near North Wilkesboro, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199926 | Wilkes Community College | Wilkesboro (NC) | 28697 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near North Wilkesboro, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
Post offices near North Wilkesboro
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| North Wilkesbor Post Office | North Wilkesboro (NC) | 28659 |
Other cities in Wilkes County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wilkes County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkesboro | 3,430 | Town in and the county seat of Wilkes County, North Carolina |
| Fairplains | 2,120 | Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina |
| Millers Creek | 2,112 | Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina |
| Moravian Falls | 1,901 | Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina |
| Cricket | 1,855 | Census-designated place in North Carolina, USA |
| Hays | 1,851 | Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina |
| Pleasant Hill | 878 | Township in Wilkes County, North Carolina |
| Ronda | 406 | Human settlement in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
North Wilkesboro distances to largest North Carolina cities
