Wilkes County, North Carolina
Wilkes County | |
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Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina | |
North Carolina's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 36°13′N 81°10′W / 36.21°N 81.17°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| Founded | April 20, 1778 |
| Named after | John Wilkes |
| Seat | Wilkesboro |
| Largest community | North Wilkesboro |
| Area | |
• Total | 756.33 sq mi (1,958.9 km2) |
| • Land | 753.68 sq mi (1,952.0 km2) |
| • Water | 2.65 sq mi (6.9 km2) 0.35% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 65,969 |
• Estimate (2023) | 66,013 |
| • Density | 86.38/sq mi (33.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
| Website | www |
Wilkes County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It is a part of the state's western mountain region. The population was 65,969 at the 2020 census. Its county seat is Wilkesboro, and its largest community is North Wilkesboro. Wilkes County comprises the North Wilkesboro, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area.