Wilkes County, North Carolina
Wilkes County is a county located in the US state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 65,969.[1] Its county seat is Wilkesboro.[2]
| Wilkes County, North Carolina | |
| Map | |
 Location in the state of North Carolina | |
 North Carolina's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | 1778 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Wilkesboro |
| Largest community | North Wilkesboro |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
756.33 sq mi (1,959 km²) 753.68 sq mi (1,952 km²) 2.65 sq mi (7 km²), 0.35 |
| Population - Density |
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| Time zone | Eastern: UTC-5/-4 |
| Website: www.wilkescounty.net | |
| Named for: John Wilkes | |
Wilkes County, North Carolina Media
Map of Wilkes County with municipal and township labels
References
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Wilkes County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
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