Economy & Jobs — Wilkes County, Georgia
Employment
| Total Establishments | 186 |
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| Total Employees | 2,074 |
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| Avg Annual Employment | 2,697 |
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| Avg Annual Pay | $49,819 |
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| Total Annual Wages | $134,362,737 |
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| Annual Payroll (thousands) | $95,496 |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
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Income
| Median Household Income | $51,780 |
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| Poverty Rate | 17.8% |
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| IRS Returns | 4,230 |
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| Total AGI (thousands) | $229,901 |
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| Average AGI per Return | $54,350 |
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Federal Spending
| Total FY2024 | $70,527,871 |
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| Per Capita | $7,374 |
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| Population Basis | 9,565 |
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Agriculture
| Total Farms | 39 |
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| Land in Farms (acres) | 2,194 |
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| Avg Farm Size (acres) | 56.30 |
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| Year | 2,022 |
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Dining & Food Establishments
| Full-service Restaurants | 5 |
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| Fast Food | 5 |
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| Bars | N/A |
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| Coffee & Snacks | N/A |
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