Wilkes County, Georgia

The median household income in Wilkes County, Georgia is $52,542, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Wilkes County is $30,123, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $52,542.

Wilkes County's median household income of $52,542 is lower than the Georgia state average of $60,488. The per capita income is $30,123, compared to the state average of $31,115.

The per capita income in Wilkes County, Georgia is $30,123, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Wilkes County's median household income of $52,542 is below the Georgia average of $60,488. The per capita income of $30,123 is also lower than the state average of $31,115. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Wilkes County ranks #98 out of 159 counties in Georgia by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $52,542 and per capita income of $30,123, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.