Curriculum and Continuing Education Student Count, Fall 2017: 6,136*

Service Area: Alleghany, Ashe, and Wilkes Counties

Wilkes County Demographics**, Summer 2017: 

● Population: 68,576
● Population growth 2010-2017: -1%
● Race/Ethnicity: 93% White, 5% Black, 7% Hispanic, .06% Asian
● Median household income: $34,846
● Persons in poverty: 17%
● Education: Of those 25 and older, 77% have at least a high school diploma, and 14% have a Bachelor’s degree or higher.

*Enrollment data courtesy of NC Community College system office.

**All other data are from U.S. Census Bureau.