Wilkesboro, NC

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2020 Population

3,457

1.09% 1-year decline

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

3.8% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

23.3%

3.93% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$36,314

4.78% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$170,200

3.79% 1-year decline

2020 Employed Population

1,423

5.07% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Wilkesboro, NC had a population of 3.46k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $36,314. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Wilkesboro, NC declined from 3,495 to 3,457, a −1.09% decrease and its median household income declined from $38,136 to $36,314, a −4.78% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wilkesboro, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (79%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.26%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.41%), White (Hispanic) (2.6%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.29%).

None of the households in Wilkesboro, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Wilkesboro, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wilkesboro, NC are Wilkes Community College (1,537 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Wilkesboro, NC was $170,200, and the homeownership rate was 40.2%.

Most people in Wilkesboro, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Wilkesboro, NC was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Wilkesboro, NC is home to a population of 3.46k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 4.54% of Wilkesboro, NC residents were born outside of the country (157 people).

In 2020, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.73k people) in Wilkesboro, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 251 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 187 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

99.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.1% of Wilkesboro, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Wilkesboro, NC was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Wilkesboro, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wilkesboro, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.73k ± 246
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
251 ± 142
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
187 ± 134

6.25%

Hispanic Population

216 people

6.25% of the people in Wilkesboro, NC are hispanic (216 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Wilkesboro, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
224,275 ± 11,501 people
India
74,765 ± 6,689 people
Honduras
37,815 ± 4,766 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 224,275 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 74,765 and Honduras with 37,815.

Foreign-Born Population

4.54%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

157 people

5.06%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

177 people

As of 2020, 4.54% of Wilkesboro, NC residents (157 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wilkesboro, NC was 5.06%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Wilkesboro, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
105 ± 74
Korea
25 ± 34
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 23

Wilkesboro, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wilkesboro, NC employs 1.42k people. The largest industries in Wilkesboro, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (379 people), Manufacturing (318 people), and Retail Trade (194 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($52,232), Construction ($45,469), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,939).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,357. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.42k

2020 Value

± 287

−5.07%

1 Year decline

± 29.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Wilkesboro, NC declined at a rate of −5.07%, from 1.5k employees to 1.42k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wilkesboro, NC, are Production Occupations (206 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (167 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (157 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wilkesboro, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.42k

2020 Value

± 287

−5.07%

1 Year decline

± 29.2%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Wilkesboro, NC declined at a rate of −5.07%, from 1.5k employees to 1.42k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wilkesboro, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (379 people), Manufacturing (318 people), and Retail Trade (194 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wilkesboro, NC, though some of these residents may live in Wilkesboro, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$30,453

Median earning men ± $8,289

$20,500

Median earning women ± $10,936

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($128,194), Construction ($46,172), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,953).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($39,615), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,000), and Retail Trade ($23,333).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.9B, followed by Machinery ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($48.7B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$488B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

89.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $488B. This is expected to increase 89.6% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$35.1B
Virginia
$27B
Georgia
$18.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $35.1B, followed by Virginia with $27B and Georgia and $18.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Wilkesboro, NC awarded 1,537 degrees. The student population of Wilkesboro, NC in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 979 male students and 1,456 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wilkesboro, NC are White (1,292 and 84.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (132 and 8.62%), Unknown (58 and 3.79%), and Two or More Races (28 and 1.83%).

The largest universities in Wilkesboro, NC by number of degrees awarded are Wilkes Community College (1,537 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Wilkesboro, NC are Animal Husbandry & Production (206 and 13.4%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (178 and 11.6%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (140 and 9.11%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 2,435 students enrolled in Wilkesboro, NC, 40.2% men and 59.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,922 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
140 degree-majors awarded
Animal Husbandry & Production
36 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Wilkesboro, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 140 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Wilkesboro, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Wilkes Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,537 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wilkes Community College with 1,537 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 936 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wilkesboro, NC, which is 1.56 times more than the 601 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,292 degrees mean that there were 9.79 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 132 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($140) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Measure

In 2020, 0.849% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.733% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.14M), Some college (1.89M), and Bachelors Degree (1.54M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Wilkesboro, NC was $170,200 in 2020, which is 0.741 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $176,900 to $170,200, a 3.79% decrease. The homeownership rate in Wilkesboro, NC is 40.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Wilkesboro, NC have an average commute time of 16.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wilkesboro, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$170,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$18,144

$569

Median Property Taxes

±$150

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wilkesboro, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wilkesboro, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

40.2%

Homeownership

2020

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 40.2% of the housing units in Wilkesboro, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 46%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Wilkesboro, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9608.02

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Wilkesboro, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$36,314

Median Household Income

± $7,719

1.42k

Number of Households

± 274

In 2020, the median household income of the 1.42k households in Wilkesboro, NC declined from $36,314 from the previous year's value of $38,136.

The following chart displays the households in Wilkesboro, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wilkesboro, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.472

2019 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2020, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.395% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.7%)
Carpooled (13.7%)
Worked At Home (5.08%)

In 2020, 78.7% of workers in Wilkesboro, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.7%) and those who worked at home (5.08%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wilkesboro, NC have a shorter commute time (16.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.612% of the workforce in Wilkesboro, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Wilkesboro, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Wilkesboro, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wilkesboro, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wilkesboro, NC (719 out of 3.09k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females < 5, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wilkesboro, NC is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.3% of the population of Wilkesboro, NC has health coverage, with 30.1% on employee plans, 27.5% on Medicaid, 16.5% on Medicare, 16.4% on non-group plans, and 0.712% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Wilkes County, NC see 2364 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.47% decrease from the previous year (2449 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2736 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 526 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Wilkes County, NC.

2,364 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wilkes County, NC

Primary care physicians in Wilkes County, NC see an average of 2,364 patients per year. This represents a 3.47% decrease from the previous year (2,449 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wilkes County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 27% between 18 and 34 years, 29.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 41.1% were men and 58.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.71%

Uninsured

30.1%

Employer Coverage

27.5%

Medicaid

16.5%

Medicare

16.4%

Non-Group

0.712%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wilkesboro, NC declined by 7.56% from 9.42% to 8.71%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wilkesboro, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.