Wilkes County, Georgia
Wilkes County is a county in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, 9,565 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Washington.[2]
| Wilkes County, Georgia | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of Georgia | |
 Georgia's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | February 5, 1777 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Washington |
| Largest City | Washington |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
474 sq mi (1,228 km²) 469 sq mi (1,215 km²) 4.6 sq mi (12 km²), 1.0% |
| Population - (2020) - Density |
9,565 20/sq mi (8/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: http://www.washingtonwilkes.org/ | |
| Named for: John Wilkes | |
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Wilkes County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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