Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Wilkesboro: Town in and the county seat of Wilkes County, North Carolina
About
Wilkesboro is a town located in the county of Wilkes in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,413 and a population density of 215 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,430 inhabitants.
The town was created 225 years ago in 1799.
Quick Facts about Wilkesboro
| Population : | 3,430 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Wilkes County |
| Postal code : | 28697 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 336 |
| Area : | 15.9 km2 |
| Named for : | John Wilkes |
| Altitude : | 1,047 feet / 319 meters |
| Capital city : | Wilkesboro is capital of Wilkes County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1800 (225 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 14:20:21 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 216 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wilkesboro is located at 36°8'45"N 81°9'38"W (36.1459600, -81.1606400).
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Official website of Wilkesboro
Demographics
The population of Wilkesboro increased by 0.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,413 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,560 | 4.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,558 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,538 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,515 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,522 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,520 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,511 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,463 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,453 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,430 | -0.67% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,511 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,415 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,594 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,373 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 48.3% |
| White only, percent : | 55.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 41.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 50.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 181 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 37.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 82.5% |
Wilkesboro zip code is 28697.
County name: Wilkes, County
fips: 37193
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 82.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $674,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,620 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,500+ |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,188 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,778 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.06 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 95.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 20,053 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 39,377 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,090 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 107,230 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $12,618 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $140,357 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $62,224 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 2.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,308 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 599 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 550 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 313 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 944 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 78 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,151 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,646.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.16 |
Best Things to Do in Wilkesboro
1 Wilkes Heritage Museum
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People born in Wilkesboro (7)
People born in Wilkesboro, including actor and comedian Zach Galifianakis, Confederate Army general James B. Gordon, politician Richard N. Hackett, .
List
- William H. Bower (American politician) he was born in 06/06/1850
- Jim Hamby (American baseball player) he was born in 29/07/1897
- Rhoda Billings (American judge) she was born in 01/01/1937
- Fred McLain (American artist) he was born in 01/01/1891
Schools in Wilkesboro
College & universities near Wilkesboro, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199926 | Wilkes Community College | Wilkesboro (NC) | 28697 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near 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 Wilkesboro
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkesbor Post Office | Wilkesboro (NC) | 28697 |
Other cities in Wilkes County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wilkes County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| North Wilkesboro | 4,082 | City in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| 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
Wilkesboro distances to largest North Carolina cities
