North Carolina Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 547,940 (100%) |
| Population Density | 848 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 66 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $68,642 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,376 |
| Median Home Value | $259,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 238,032 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 131,715 (55.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 88,003 (37.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 18,314 (7.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 219,718 |
| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
| Family Households | 134,566 (61.2%) |
The table below compares Guilford County to the other 100 counties and county equivalents in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 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 | # 3 | 98th |
| Population Density | # 6 | 95th |
| Median Household Income | # 24 | 77th |
| Per Capita Income | # 24 | 77th |
| Diversity Index | # 8 | 93rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
