Wilkes County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Wilkes County - Wilkes County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Wilkes County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Wilkes County located in the map, major cities in Wilkes county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Wilkes County, North Carolina

Map of Wilkes County, North Carolina

About Wilkes County Map, North Carolina: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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About Wilkes County, North Carolina

Wilkes County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Wilkesboro. As per 2020 census, the population of Wilkes County is 65806 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 760 sq mi (1,968 km2). Wilkes County was established on 1777.

Facts about Wilkes County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionNorthwestern / Mountain Foothills of NC
County SeatWilkesboro
Named AfterJohn Wilkes (English politician who supported American independence)
Established1777 (act effective February 15 1778)
Coordinates~36.15° N, 81.17° W
Total Area~757 sq mi
Land Area~754 sq mi
Water Area~3 sq mi
Population (2020)~65,969
Estimated Population (2025)~66,355
Population Rank (NC)~43rd largest county
Largest TownNorth Wilkesboro
Main Towns & CommunitiesWilkesboro, North Wilkesboro, Ronda, Roaring River, Moravian Falls, Boomer, Ferguson, Millers Creek, Mulberry
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Manufacturing, Tourism & Services
Major Geographic FeaturesYadkin River, Brushy Mountains & foothills, W. Kerr Scott Reservoir
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00 / −04:00 DST)
Known ForBirthplace of NASCAR heritage, MerleFest music festival, Appalachian traditions & scenic outdoors
Websitehttps://wilkescounty.net

Facts about Wilkes County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionNorthwestern / Mountain Foothills of NC
County SeatWilkesboro
Named AfterJohn Wilkes (English politician who supported American independence)
Established1777 (act effective February 15 1778)
Coordinates~36.15° N, 81.17° W
Total Area~757 sq mi
Land Area~754 sq mi
Water Area~3 sq mi
Population (2020)~65,969
Estimated Population (2025)~66,355
Population Rank (NC)~43rd largest county
Largest TownNorth Wilkesboro
Main Towns & CommunitiesWilkesboro, North Wilkesboro, Ronda, Roaring River, Moravian Falls, Boomer, Ferguson, Millers Creek, Mulberry
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Manufacturing, Tourism & Services
Major Geographic FeaturesYadkin River, Brushy Mountains & foothills, W. Kerr Scott Reservoir
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00 / −04:00 DST)
Known ForBirthplace of NASCAR heritage, MerleFest music festival, Appalachian traditions & scenic outdoors
Websitehttps://wilkescounty.net

Cities & Towns in Wilkes County, North Carolina

Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro, Ronda, Hays, Elkin, Millers Creek, Moravian Falls, Boomer, Mulberry

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