WILKESBORO, NC  28697

Total Population: 13,412

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Median Home Value

$190,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$55,217

Across all households

Median Age

42.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

23.5%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby ZIP Codes

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)83.0%
Hispanic or Latino9.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.5%
Two or More Races1.6%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.6%

65 Years and Over

21.7%

Male

47.7%

Female

52.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.7%

No Health Insurance

8.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

88.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

23.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$55,217

Mean Household Income

$68,705

Per Capita Income

$28,563

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

14.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$190,700

Median Rent

$763/mo

Total Housing Units

6,038

Owner-Occupied

68.2%

Renter-Occupied

31.8%

Vacancy Rate

10.1%

Married Couple Households

44.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

Male Householder, No Partner

15.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

35.4%

Average Household Size

2.40

Broadband Internet Access

88.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

11.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. ZCTA5 28697.