Wilkes County, North Carolina Household Income Indicators (2024)

Median Income

$51,721

Total Households

27,107

High Earners ($150k+)

5.5%

Very Low (<$20k)

16.2%

Wilkes County, North Carolina Household Income Distribution Chart

Income Distribution for
Figure 1: Percentage of households per income bracket in Wilkes County, North Carolina (2024).

Wilkes County, North Carolina Household Income Breakdown by Bracket

Economic ClassPercentage
Very Low <$20k16.2%
Low $20k-34k14.2%
Lower Middle $35k-49k18.2%
Middle $50k-74k18.1%
Upper Middle $75k-149k27.8%
High $150k+5.5%



Household Income FAQs for Wilkes County, North Carolina

The median household income in Wilkes County, North Carolina is $51,721.

In recent years, the median household income in Wilkes County, North Carolina has increased by 54.7%.