Wilkes County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Wilkes County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37193
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 193
Geography
- Land Area
- 753.68 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.65 sq mi
- Total Area
- 756.32 sq mi
- Latitude
- 36.208883
- Longitude
- -81.166095
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 64,035
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 50,892
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 60,634 | 94.7% |
| Hispanic | 3,401 | 5.3% |
| White | 56,492 | 88.2% |
| Black | 2,336 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 246 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 105 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 137 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 49,369 | 97.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,520 | 3.0% |
| White | 46,425 | 91.2% |
| Black | 2,429 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 195 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 255 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 67 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 65,935
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $52,196
- Poverty Rate
- 16.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 10,807
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 57,339 | 87.0% |
| Black | 2,403 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 396 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 41,601
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,695 | 16.1% |
| Republican | 22,899 | 55.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 11,818 | 28.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 19,756 | 47.5% |
| Female | 21,836 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 36,447 | 87.6% |
| Hispanic | 1,386 | 3.3% |
| Black | 1,506 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 294 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 24,246
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 22,102 | 60.6% |
| Hispanic | 352 | 25.4% |
| Black | 636 | 42.2% |
| Asian | 148 | 50.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 11,860 | 60.0% |
| Female | 12,385 | 56.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 12,705 (26.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,063 (16.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 31,836
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $169,619
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $713
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 9.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.