North Wilkesboro Micropolitan Area
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The North Wilkesboro Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau
, is a populated area consisting of the whole of Wilkes County, North Carolina
, anchored by the town of North Wilkesboro
.
of 2010, there were 69,340 people, 28,360 households, and 19,683 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 90.60% White, 4.08% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.33% from other races
, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.44% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $31,869, and the median income for a family was $39,980. Males had a median income of $32,237 versus $25,368 for females. The per capita income
for the μSA was $16,797.
United States Census Bureau
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, is a populated area consisting of the whole of Wilkes County, North Carolina
Wilkes County, North Carolina
Wilkes County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The 2000 U.S. Census listed the county's population at 65,632; the 2010 U.S. Census listed the population at 69,340...
, anchored by the town of North Wilkesboro
North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
North Wilkesboro is a town in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. The population was approximately 4,116 at the 2000 census and is now 4,245 as of the 2010 census. North Wilkesboro is the birthplace and original home of Lowe's Home Improvement, which continues to have a major presence in...
.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2010, there were 69,340 people, 28,360 households, and 19,683 families residing within the μSA. The racial makeup of the μSA was 90.60% White, 4.08% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.33% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.44% of the population.
The median income for a household in the μSA was $31,869, and the median income for a family was $39,980. Males had a median income of $32,237 versus $25,368 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the μSA was $16,797.
See also
- Table of United States Micropolitan Statistical AreasTable of United States Micropolitan Statistical Areasthumb|An enlargeable map of the 942 [[Core Based Statistical Area]]s of the [[United States]]. The 576 [[Micropolitan Statistical Area]]s are shown in blue....
- North Carolina census statistical areasNorth Carolina census statistical areasThe United States Census Bureau has defined 5 Combined Statistical Areas , 15 Metropolitan Statistical Areas , and 26 Micropolitan Statistical Areas in the State of North Carolina. The following table describes these areas with the following information:*The name of the Combined Statistical Area...