Wilkes County
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- Population
- 65,935
- Area
- 753.68 sq mi (1,952.02 km²), 2.64 sq mi water
- Median age
- 45.7
- Households
- 27,107
- Persons per household
- 2.4
- Median household income
- $51,721
- Median house value
- $168,800
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
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Cities & Towns in Wilkes County
Local News
Carolina Journal
Published September 10Ronda moves toward dissolution after LGC financial warning
Officials from the Town of Ronda, in Wilkes County, have decided to begin the process of dissolving the town’s charter. The move comes after the Local Government Commission (LGC) had issued a warning to town officials, citing financial and compliance concerns at its Sept. 1…