Wilkesboro, NC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Wilkesboro, North Carolina Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
3,495
Unemployment
0.5%
Poverty
22.4%
Median Home
$176,900
Median Income
$38,136
Median Rent
$622
Wilkesboro SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
6
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
6
Education
6
Commute
9.5
Wilkesboro, NC Crime Report
244
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
6,989.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
182.21%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Wilkesboro / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 244 | 6,989.4 | 2,729.1 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 429.7 | 371.8 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 57.3 | 72.5 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 257.8 | 262.4 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 229 | 6,559.7 | 2,357.3 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 12 | 343.7 | 519.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 204 | 5,843.6 | 1,666.0 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 13 | 372.4 | 172.2 | 219.9 |
Rankings for Wilkesboro in North Carolina
Map Of Wilkesboro, NC
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Population over time in Wilkesboro
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,495 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 3,505 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 3,488 | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 3,552 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 3,548 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 3,559 | 4.0% |
| 2013 | 3,422 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 3,417 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 3,392 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 3,405 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wilkesboro
| Race | Wilkesboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.4% | 63.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 7.4% | 21.1% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.9% | 9.4% | 18.0% |
Gender in Wilkesboro
| Gender | Wilkesboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.9% | 51.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 41.1% | 48.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wilkesboro for adults over 25
| Education | Wilkesboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Wilkesboro, North Carolina
| Income | Wilkesboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.9% | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 19.8% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 10.3% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.9% | 13.9% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.3% | 18.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.9% | 12.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.7% | 13.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.8% | 5.4% | 7.7% |
