Wilkes County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wilkes County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13317
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 317
Geography
- Land Area
- 469.50 sq mi
- Water Area
- 4.59 sq mi
- Total Area
- 474.10 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.779031
- Longitude
- -82.747921
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 9,340
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 7,431
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 9,053 | 96.9% |
| Hispanic | 278 | 3.0% |
| White | 4,942 | 52.9% |
| Black | 3,770 | 40.4% |
| Asian | 116 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 16 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 0.6% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,223 | 97.2% |
| Hispanic | 210 | 2.8% |
| White | 4,107 | 55.3% |
| Black | 2,932 | 39.5% |
| Asian | 121 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 54 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 9,549
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $53,877
- Poverty Rate
- 17.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,681
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,938 | 51.7% |
| Black | 3,773 | 39.5% |
| Asian | 117 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 6,574
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,370 | 51.3% |
| Republican | 2,123 | 32.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,081 | 16.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,078 | 46.8% |
| Female | 3,494 | 53.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,583 | 54.5% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 1.6% |
| Black | 2,559 | 38.9% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 4,030
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,453 | 68.5% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 33.3% |
| Black | 1,347 | 52.6% |
| Asian | 25 | 50.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,813 | 58.9% |
| Female | 2,217 | 63.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,355 (33.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,205 (17.0%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 5,254
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $119,208
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $826
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 3.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.