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Wilkesboro, NC


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Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Wilkesboro, North Carolina, in Wilkes county, is 51 miles W of Winston-Salem, North Carolina (center to center) and 66 miles N of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town is home to some 3,159 residents.

The People and Families of Wilkesboro

In Wilkesboro, about 48% of adults are married. People in Wilkesboro have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

There are more females than males in the town than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in Wilkesboro.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilkesboro had a median family income of $53,355. More so than most places, the people in Wilkesboro generally have good jobs with good salaries. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Wilkesboro.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($3,675) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Wilkesboro. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Wilkesboro Housing

According to the 2000 census, 56% of the housing in Wilkesboro was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Wilkesboro, 97% of commuters drive to work. People in Wilkesboro expect to drive a lot. The town does not have a lot of public transportation. The relatively short commuting times in the town let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWilkesboro Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Wilkesboro Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Wilkesboro Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Wilkesboro Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wilkesboro College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Wilkesboro Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Wilkesboro, NC

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity96
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Age of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents57
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime47
Low Property Crime11

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