The Town FilesWilkes County, North Carolina
65,935 people. The median home is worth $168,800 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $51,721.
Towns in Wilkes County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Wilkesboro | 4,382 | $212,700 | $38,474 | 43.1 |
| Wilkesboro | 3,687 | $223,700 | $40,907 | 47.9 |
People and housing
| Wilkes County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,800 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $723 | $969 |
| Median household income | $51,721 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 45.7 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.7% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
18,933 jobs in 2024, average pay $48,003 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 737 storm events in Wilkes County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Wilkes County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).