About Wilkes County

Wilkes is a county in the NC State. It has a population of 66,013 and a population density of 91, which is 3% below the national average.


Wilkes County has a median home value of $223,819. The average rent of $1,190 is 43% below the national average rent. The average household income in Wilkes County is $47,022 , which is 39% below the national average of household income.

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$223,819Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,190Median Rent
$1,500 National

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Wilkes County's population is made up of 51% married, 29% single, 12% divorced and 9% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 44%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 23%. Homeowners make up 73% of the population in Wilkes County.

66,013Population
327,000,000 National
91Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
46 Median Age
38 National
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The Per Capita income in Wilkes County is $27,158. The Median Household Income is $47,022

$27,158Income Per Capita
$63,690 National
$47,022Median Household Income
$68,703 National
17% Poverty Rate
$10 National
5% Unemployment Rate
$4 National
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Amenities in Wilkes County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$223,819Median Home Value
$231,000 National
$1,190Median Rent
$1,500 National
2Average Household Size

Occupancy Type

Renters
27%
Home Owners
73%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
717
Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Lovelace Township crime index is 46 which is lower than the national average.

46
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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