Wilkesboro Township, NC
Living in Wilkesboro Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute91
Public Transit2
Affordability91
Public Safety91
Airports57
Hospitals62
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation+98 (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate24%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$159kMedian Home Value-$1.5k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$482Median Monthly Rent+$61 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity75%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas9%
Utility gas3%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wilkesboro Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Wilkes County8
Property Crime in Wilkesboro Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Wilkes County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 5 |
| Mar | 44 | 5 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wilkesboro Township
Inland Flooding46
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wilkesboro Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wilkesboro Township, NC
Harvest Time Christian Academy
2 miles, NW
Millers Creek Christian School
7 miles, NW
Whispering Pines Christian Day School
15 miles, E
Nc Boys Academy
23 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Wilkesboro Township, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
30 miles, SW
Appalachian State University
32 miles, W
Lees-McRae College
42 miles, W
Davidson College
47 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wilkesboro Township, NC
Wilkes Regional Medical Center
2 miles, NW
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
18 miles, NE
Alleghany County Memorial Hospital
26 miles, N
Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc
27 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Wilkesboro Township, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
65 miles, S
Piedmont Triad International Airport
66 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
75 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
93 miles, SW