Iredell County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37097 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 196,544 | — | #355 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,419 | +8.3% | #526 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.8 years | +4.9% | #1,871 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $321,400 | +14.0% | #526 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,252 | +7.7% | #475 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% | -20.4% | #800 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Iredell County has a population of 196,544, making it the #355 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Iredell County is $81,419, ranking #526 out of 3,222 counties — 8.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.0% and unemployment stands at 4.2%.
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The median home value in Iredell County is $321,400 (+14.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,252/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.9%.
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91.0% of residents in Iredell County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% below the national rate.
About Iredell County, North Carolina
Iredell County, North Carolina has a total population of 196,544, making it the 355th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Iredell County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Iredell County is $81,419, which ranks #526 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2%.
The median home value in Iredell County is $321,400, 14.0% above the national median. Renters in Iredell County pay a median gross rent of $1,252 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Iredell County, 34.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.2% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.5 min.
Iredell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (11.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.3%).
All data for Iredell 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.