Wilkesboro, NC

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Wilkesboro, NC

Comparing 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Wilkesboro Almanac

Wilkesboro Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Wilkesboro Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Wilkesboro residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, 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

Wal-Mart in Wilkesboro

Wilkesboro High Schools (2004)

WILKES CENTRAL HIGH
1179 MORAVIAN FALLS RD
336-667-5277
Serves 993 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16

WILKES COUNTY CAREER CENTER
374 LINCOLN HEIGHTS RD
336-667-3653
A Vocational School

Wilkesboro Colleges

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Wilkes Community College

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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