North Wilkesboro town, North Carolina
CityPopulation: 4,348 (2023 estimate)
Located in North Carolina , North Carolina
Census Bureau data for North Wilkesboro town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — North Wilkesboro town
- What is the median household income in North Wilkesboro town?
- The median household income in North Wilkesboro town is $39,288 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in North Wilkesboro town?
- The poverty rate in North Wilkesboro town is 17.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in North Wilkesboro town?
- $231,400 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in North Wilkesboro town?
- The median gross rent in North Wilkesboro town is $659 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of North Wilkesboro town residents have a college degree?
- 26.2% of adults in North Wilkesboro town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,348
Median Income
$39,288
Median Home Value
$231,400
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.2%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$14,809 (+60.5%)
Home Value:
+$115,000 (+98.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-1.8 pp (-9.5%)
Bachelor's+:
+8.7 pp (+49.7%)
Unemployment:
-3.7 pp (-53.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
4,348
Median Age
41.0
Female
46.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 69.5%
Black 14.0%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 8.5%
Other 2.9%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.2%
Mexican
0.2%
Cuban
0.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$39,288
±$12,733
-$30,616 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$79,395
Median Family Income
$58,875
Poverty Rate
17.1%
+7.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
28.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
26.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
15.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.2%
$10–15k
16.0%
$15–25k
11.0%
$25–35k
15.8%
$35–50k
9.7%
$50–75k
9.0%
$75–100k
9.3%
$100–150k
22.2%
$150–200k
0.7%
$200k+
2.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,985
Owner-Occupied
45.6%
Renter-Occupied
54.4%
Vacancy Rate
9.4%
Median Home Value
$231,400
-$28,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$659
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
14.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
24.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
3.2%
$50–100k
10.0%
$100–200k
20.5%
$200–300k
21.0%
$300–500k
28.7%
$500k–$1M
6.0%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
41.5%
$500–1k
29.0%
$1–1.5k
22.2%
$1.5–2k
1.9%
$2–2.5k
5.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
14.5%
1 vehicle
37.9%
2 vehicles
30.1%
3+
17.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
58.2%
Single-fam. att.
2.4%
2–4 units
8.8%
5–19 units
8.1%
20+ units
11.1%
Mobile home
2.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
24.9%
1940–1969
9.6%
1970–1999
9.0%
2000–2009
9.1%
2010+
1.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
76.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
26.2%
-8.5 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
11.7%
Some College / Associate
20.8%
Less Than High School
9.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
-1.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
12.2%
Self-Employed
6.1%
Government Workers
20.5%
Private For-Profit
73.4%
Industry
Edu/Health
33.5%
Arts/Entmt.
14.6%
Transportation
11.2%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Construction
8.8%
Retail
5.7%
Prof. Services
5.6%
Wholesale
4.6%
Finance
2.5%
Public Admin
1.3%
Information
1.0%
Occupation
Management
42.8%
Production
19.9%
Food Prep
17.0%
Sales
14.2%
Construction
6.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
21.3 min
Drove Alone
79.2%
Carpool
4.6%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work from Home
12.2%
Walked
2.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,799
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
26.8%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
13.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.0%
5–9
6.9%
10–14
6.6%
15–19
2.0%
20–24
10.3%
25–34
7.9%
35–44
16.4%
45–54
15.8%
55–64
7.1%
65–74
4.4%
75–84
10.1%
85+
5.5%
Under 18: 18.3%
Working age (18–64): 81.7%
65 and over: 18.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
6.1%
Naturalized Citizen
10.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
61.0%
Latin America
34.1%
Europe
4.9%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.5%
With a Disability
19.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
87.0%
Uninsured
13.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.7%
Has a Computer
91.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
90.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023