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Wilkes County, NC: growth, migration and housing
Wilkes County has 66,233 residents, up 0.6% since 2020 (-0.0% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 1,088 households moved in and 978 moved out (+110 net), bringing in a net $18.0M of income. Median household income is $51,721, the median home $168,800 and median rent $723 a month.
In North Carolina: 84th of 100 counties for 5-year population growth · 69th of 100 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 79th of 100 counties for median household income · 75th of 100 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Wilkes County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Surry County, NC | 106 | $5.6M |
| Yadkin County, NC | 62 | $2.5M |
| Iredell County, NC | 48 | $3.9M |
| Forsyth County, NC | 46 | $3.0M |
| Ashe County, NC | 38 | $1.7M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 38 | $3.1M |
| Watauga County, NC | 37 | $1.9M |
| Catawba County, NC | 34 | $1.5M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Wilkes County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Surry County, NC | 104 | $5.5M |
| Yadkin County, NC | 74 | $3.2M |
| Forsyth County, NC | 55 | $4.5M |
| Iredell County, NC | 40 | $2.0M |
| Ashe County, NC | 35 | $1.7M |
| Mecklenburg County, NC | 35 | $2.4M |
| Caldwell County, NC | 32 | $1.2M |
| Watauga County, NC | 30 | $1.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.