Wilkes County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 10,687 people, with a population density of about 22.69 persons per square mile.
The county spans a total land area of 471.00 square miles (1,220.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Washington, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Little River.
Geographically, Wilkes County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Tignall 640 ft and its lowest point at Little River 420 ft. The region operates in the UTC-5.