Demographics in Wilkes County

66,013

Population

Population Density

Median Age

Age Distribution

Metro Area

Baby Boomers (Age 55+)

44%

Gen X (Age 41-55)

13%

Millennials (Age 20-40)

20%

Gen Z (Age 0-19)

23%

Gender

Male

50%

Female

50%

Race & Ethnicity

Metro Area

White

87%

Black

Two or more races

Community

Metro Area

Married

51%

Single

29%

Divorced

12%

Widowed

Language

English Only

94%

Spanish

Indo-European

Health Insurance Coverage By Age

Total Coverage

98%

Under 19 years

21%

19 to 60 years

54%

60 years and over

23%

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Demographics in Wilkes County

Age Distribution

Gender

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