Georgia Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,549 (100%) |
| Population Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 58 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $52,043 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,364 |
| Median Home Value | $122,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 5,254 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 2,731 (52.0%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,402 (26.7%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,121 (21.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,133 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Family Households | 2,467 (59.7%) |
The table below compares Wilkes County to the other 159 counties and county equivalents in Georgia by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 127 | 21st |
| Population Density | # 145 | 9th |
| Median Household Income | # 114 | 29th |
| Per Capita Income | # 67 | 58th |
| Diversity Index | # 44 | 73rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Georgia Census Data Comparison Tool.
