Wilkes County, Georgia
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Wilkes County is a county located in the state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population is 10,687. The county's county seat is Washington, Georgia6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,228 km² (474 mi²). 1,221 km² (471 mi²) of it is land and 7 km² (3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.55% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 10,687 people, 4,314 households, and 2,968 families residing in the county. The population density is 9/km² (23/mi²). There are 5,022 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (11/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 55.12% White, 43.05% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. 1.98% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,314 households out of which 29.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.10% are married couples living together, 17.30% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.20% are non-families. 28.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.80% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 2.98.
In the county the population is spread out with 24.00% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 17.10% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 91.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $27,644, and the median income for a family is $36,219. Males have a median income of $27,355 versus $21,298 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,020. 17.50% of the population and 13.00% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.20% of those under the age of 18 and 19.90% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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