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Asheboro

North Carolina · 27,156 residents · 19.06 sq mi
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Asheboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,171. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $119,700. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,156
+25%since 2000
from 21,672 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,425 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1,137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+11%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K19K22K25K29K1990201020202024Asheboro
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,171
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,676 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,830
+20%since 2000
from $17,382 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.1%
US avg: 10%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
52.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+22%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(14,219)
Black11.8%(2,564)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(4,319)
Asian1.4%(294)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(13,628)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.7%(14,315)
Black12.2%(3,300)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(7,985)
Asian1.3%(365)
Other3.9%(1,070)
Diversity Score77%(20,902)
Diversity Score
77
+22%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.4%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Asheboro, North Carolina?

Asheboro, North Carolina has about 27,156 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Asheboro, North Carolina?

The typical household in Asheboro, North Carolina earns about $37,171 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Asheboro, North Carolina expensive?

In Asheboro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $119,700, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Asheboro, North Carolina?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Asheboro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Asheboro, North Carolina?

About 19.4% of people in Asheboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Asheboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Asheboro, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,794 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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