Wilkes County, North Carolina
Wilkes County is a county located in the US state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 69,340.[2] Its county seat is Wilkesboro.[3]
| 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 town | North Wilkesboro |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
757 sq mi (1,961 km²) 754 sq mi (1,953 km²) 2.6 sq mi (7 km²), 0.3% |
| PopulationEst. - (2018) - Density |
68,557[1] 92/sq mi (36/km²) |
| 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
- ↑ Fausset, Richard (25 May 2016). "Feeling Let Down and Left Behind, With Little Hope for Better". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 22, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
This short article about a place or feature in the United States can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.