Wilkes County's estimated 2026 population is 9,526 with a growth rate of -0.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wilkes County is the 126th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 10,389 and has seen a growth of -8.31% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46 years
Female: 48.8 years
Male: 42.4 years
There are 7,624 adults, (2,309 of whom are seniors) in Wilkes County.
Female: 4,853 (50.8%)
Male: 4,696 (49.2%)
The racial composition of Wilkes County includes 51.71% White, 39.51% Black or African American, 3.86% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,938 | 51.71% |
| Black or African American | 3,773 | 39.51% |
| Other race | 369 | 3.86% |
| Two or more races | 338 | 3.54% |
| Asian | 117 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.15% |
Wilkes County's average per capita income is $37,211. Household income levels show a median of $52,043. The poverty rate stands at 17.81%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $76,174 | - |
| Families | $64,977 | $90,729 |
| Households | $52,043 | $74,862 |
| Non Families | $30,745 | $48,434 |
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