NORTH WILKESBORO, NC  28659

Total Population: 21,557

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Median Home Value

$151,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$49,578

Across all households

Median Age

42 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)79.9%
Hispanic or Latino11.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.0%
Two or More Races3.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.9%

Under 18 Years

21.4%

65 Years and Over

20.0%

Male

50.2%

Female

49.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.5%

No Health Insurance

12.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

78.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.3%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$49,578

Mean Household Income

$65,485

Per Capita Income

$26,833

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

70.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$151,700

Median Rent

$714/mo

Total Housing Units

9,647

Owner-Occupied

66.1%

Renter-Occupied

33.9%

Vacancy Rate

10.5%

Married Couple Households

46.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

10.2%

Male Householder, No Partner

15.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.5%

Average Household Size

2.43

Broadband Internet Access

87.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28659.