Wilkes County's estimated 2026 population is 9,597 with a growth rate of 0.16% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Wilkes County is the 127th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 10,389 and has seen a growth of -7.62% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Wilkes County includes 52.04% White, 40.99% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (52.04%)
Black or African American (40.99%)
Two or more races (4.12%)
Other race (2.63%)
Native American (0.22%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,971 | 52.04% |
| Black or African American | 3,916 | 40.99% |
| Two or more races | 394 | 4.12% |
| Other race | 251 | 2.63% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.22% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $83,413 | - |
| Families | $67,989 | $92,516 |
| Households | $52,542 | $72,273 |
| Non Families | $26,130 | $41,168 |
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