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High Point, North Carolina - Basic Facts

The City of High Point is the 9th largest city in North Carolina with a population of 115,505 as of July 1, 2023. High Point ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for High Point is located at latitude 35.9557 and longitude -80.0053 in Guilford County. The formal boundaries for the City of High Point encompass a land area of 54 sq. miles and a water area of 1.52 sq. miles. Guilford County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

While the primary coordinates for City of High Point are located in Guilford County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into Davidson County, Randolph County, and Forsyth County.

The City of High Point has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

The City of High Point is located within Township of High Point, a minor civil division (MCD) of Guilford County.


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High Point, NC Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

POPULATION

Total Population 115,505 (100%)
Population in Households 109,547 (94.8%)
Population in Families 87,427 (75.7%)
Population in Group Quarters1 5,958 ( 5.2%)
Population Density 2,030
Diversity Index2 75
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $56,252
Average Household Income $82,729
% of Income for Mortgage4 22%
Per Capita Income $32,548
Wealth Index5 69
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (46.1)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 48,602 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 25,297 (52.0%)
Renter Occupied HU 19,872 (40.9%)
Vacant Housing Units 3,433 ( 7.1%)
Median Home Value $209,905
Average Home Value $241,729
Housing Affordability Index3 105
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 45,169
Average Household Size 2.43
Family Households 28,091
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2023 2023-2028
Population 0.35% 0.03%
Households 0.50% 0.12%
Families   0.01%
Median Household Income   3.20%
Per Capita Income   3.23%
Owner Occupied HU   0.74%

High Point, NC - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares High Point to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 9 99th
Population Density # 39 95th
Median Household Income # 328 58th
Housing Affordability Index # 328 42nd
Per Capita Income # 325 58th
Diversity Index # 70 91st

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