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Wilkes County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Washington

Wilkes County's estimated 2025 population is 9,424 with a growth rate of -0.5% 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 -9.29% since that time.

9,424
Total Population
20
Population Density (mi²)
126
Population Rank (State)
-47 -0.5%
Annual Population Growth

Wilkes County Population

Wilkes County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Wilkes County includes 52.04% White, 40.99% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,97152.04%
Black or African American3,91640.99%
Two or more races3944.12%
Other race2512.63%
Native American210.22%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Wilkes County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Wilkes County's average per capita income is $33,554. Household income levels show a median of $52,542. The poverty rate stands at 16.98%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$83,413-
Families$67,989$92,516
Households$52,542$72,273
Non Families$26,130$41,168

$33,554

Average Income

$52,542

Median Household Income

16.98%

Poverty Rate