Guilford County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37081 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 547,940 | — | #130 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $68,642 | -8.7% | #1,289 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.5 years | -3.6% | #2,678 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $259,900 | -7.8% | #839 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,163 | 0.0% | #600 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.6% | +15.7% | #1,869 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Guilford County has a population of 547,940, making it the #130 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Guilford County is $68,642, ranking #1,289 out of 3,222 counties — 8.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.6% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.
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The median home value in Guilford County is $259,900 (-7.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,163/mo and the homeownership rate is 59.9%.
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91.6% of residents in Guilford County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% below the national rate.
About Guilford County, North Carolina
Guilford County, North Carolina has a total population of 547,940, making it the 130th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Guilford County is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Guilford County is $68,642, which ranks #1,289 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.
The median home value in Guilford County is $259,900, 7.8% below the national median. Renters in Guilford County pay a median gross rent of $1,163 per month. The homeownership rate is 59.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Guilford County, 39.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 15.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.
Guilford County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 46.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (33.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.1%).
All data for Guilford County, North Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.