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Wilkes County offers a great variety of sightseeing and recreational activities from historic walking tours to
International Music Festivals.
Maybe you're into boating, water skiing, or just relaxing in the sun at the water's edge. Maybe you'd prefer to sit
under a big shade tree and enjoy the breeze from the water. As you can see from the picture, you can
enjoy a relaxing day on the lake at Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir, where the mountains meet the water.
Come and experience that famous Wilkes County charm and hospitality!
Planning to visit Wilkes? Check out our Visitors Guide
Planning to open a new business, or relocate an existing business? Visit the
Wilkes Economic Development Commission
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Wilkes County Demographics
Wilkes County's climate is varied due to the wide elevation ranges present. In the lower elevation,
temperatures are as follows:
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Annual Average Temperature
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Monthly Average Temperature Samples
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Annual Average Rainfall
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Annual Average Snowfall
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56.5º F
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January - 38º F
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July - 80º F
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50 inches
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10 inches
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Elevation (above sea level) :
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North Wilkesboro
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Wilkesboro
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1,190 feet
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1,042 feet
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Population (information provided by the Wilkes Economic Development Corporation) :
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Population : 2000 - 2003
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YEAR
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2000
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2001
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2002
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2003
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POPULATION
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64,750
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65,210
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65,670
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66,140
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Population Density : (persons per square mile) : 1990 - 2010 (projected)
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YEAR
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1990
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2000
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2010
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POPULATION
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78.4%
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85.1%
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88.2%
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Population: Wilkesboro : (1990 & 2000)
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YEAR
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1990
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2000
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% Change
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POPULATION
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2,964
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3,159
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6.17%
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Population: North Wilkesboro : (1990 & 2000)
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YEAR
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1990
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2000
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% Change
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POPULATION
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3,384
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4,116
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17.78%
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Population: Ronda : (1990 & 2000)
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YEAR
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1990
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2000
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% Change
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POPULATION
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367
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460
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20.21%
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NOTE: Census information on Race and Hispanic Origin was collected during the 2000 Census and is
the most recent available information. Total Population (2000) 65,632 - White 93.0%; Black 4.2%;
Hispanic 3.4%; Asian and Pacific Islander 0.3%; Multi Racial 0.7%; Other 1.7%.
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