Land Area

Income & Earnings

Population

Commuting Patterns

Climate & Elevation

Property Tax Rates
Wilkes County is home to a diverse and rapidly growing population. With developments such as the Ginn/Laurelmor resort and other similar residential development. Wilkes County is becoming a “hot spot” destination for retirees and second-home owners, a majority of whom represent upper education and income levels. Moreover, as the home of Lowe’s Home Improvement Corporate Headquarters* and other highly successful businesses, Wilkes County has experienced unprecedented per-capita wealth

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