Cricket
Census-designated place in Wilkes County, North Carolina
Cricket is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wilkes County, North Carolina, with 1,966 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,280 ft (390 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wilkesboro, 2.0 miles SE.
- 1,966residents (2020 Census)
- 1,280 ftelevation · 390 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.2 km²
- 556 / sq mipopulation density
- 28697ZIP code
About Cricket
Cricket is a census-designated place (CDP) located between Wilkesboro and North Wilkesboro in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cricket had a population of 1,966.
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- Median household income
- $39,859
- Median home value
- $140,600
- Median rent
- $773/mo
- Median age
- 28.2
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Cricket had 1,966 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,966 |
|---|---|
| Density | 556 per sq mi (215 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cricket at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Wilkes County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,966 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.54 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.1688° N, 81.1934° W |
| ZIP code | 28697 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3715440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cricket
- Wilkesboro2.0 mi SE
- Millers Creek2.8 mi NW
- Fairplains2.9 mi NE
- North Wilkesboro3.1 mi E
- Moravian Falls4.2 mi S
- Mulberry4.2 mi N
- Hays7.0 mi NE
- Ronda14.4 mi E
- Love Valley17.2 mi SE
- Taylorsville17.4 mi S
- Pleasant Hill17.7 mi E
- Hiddenite19.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cricket
What county is Cricket in?
Cricket is in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Cricket, NC?
1,966 people lived in Cricket at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cricket, NC?
The ZIP code of Cricket is 28697.
What is the elevation of Cricket?
1,280 feet (390 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cricket?
Wilkesboro (2.0 mi), Millers Creek (2.8 mi), Fairplains (2.9 mi), North Wilkesboro (3.1 mi), Moravian Falls (4.2 mi).
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