The Town FilesWilkes County, Georgia
9,549 people. The median home is worth $122,700 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $52,043.
Towns in Wilkes County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3,754 | $144,500 | $54,219 | 43.3 |
People and housing
| Wilkes County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $122,700 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $786 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $52,043 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 46.0 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.8% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
2,697 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,819 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 207 storm events in Wilkes County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Wilkes County has been included in 17 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 10, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3406: Hurricane Michael |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).