North Wilkesboro, NC

North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in Wilkes county, is 50 miles W of Winston-Salem, North Carolina (center to center) and 66 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town has a population of 4,116.

The People and Families of North Wilkesboro

In North Wilkesboro, about 40% of adults are married. Lots of people in North Wilkesboro live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

Approximately 22% of North Wilkesboro is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of North Wilkesboro.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Wilkesboro had a median family income of $29,844.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among North Wilkesboro residents, with $8,100. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

North Wilkesboro Housing

In North Wilkesboro, 45% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in North Wilkesboro without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In North Wilkesboro, 96% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the town is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

North Wilkesboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 3%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of North Wilkesboro, NC

Comparing North Wilkesboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

North Wilkesboro Almanac

North Wilkesboro Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

North Wilkesboro Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, North Wilkesboro, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

North Wilkesboro Hospitals

WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Government - Local)
1370 WEST D ST
(336) 651-8100
Emergency Service: Yes

North Wilkesboro Colleges

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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