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North Wilkesboro, NC

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Population
4,369
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
987 ft
Median Home Value
$212,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$599/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$38,474
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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North Wilkesboro in context.

OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityLenoir, North Carolina28 miles away · 18,372 residents.

About North Wilkesboro

North Wilkesboro is a historic town in Wilkes County, North Carolina, situated along the Yadkin River in the Blue Ridge Mountains foothills. Famed as the birthplace of Lowe's Home Improvement and the historic 1947 North Wilkesboro Speedway, the community of approximately 4,421 hosts the 'Shine to Wine Festival and is served by Wilkes County Schools.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.1ratingSmall Town FitA+97.0rating

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