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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Reidsville

North Carolina · 14,485 residents · 14.811 sq mi
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Reidsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,040. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $79,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,485
+19%since 1990
from 12,183 in 1990
1990 – 2025
978 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 823 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+7%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K13K14K15K1990201020202024Reidsville
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,040
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,581 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,414
+49%since 1990
from $11,668 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.1%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,500
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$451
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
57.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 58.2% in 1990
42.1% rent
2.6
+19%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(7,363)
Black39.1%(4,763)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(50)
Asian0.2%(28)
Diversity Score60.8%(7,403)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(8,121)
Black39.4%(5,707)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(381)
Asian0.6%(92)
Diversity Score64.7%(9,371)
65
+6%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.8%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−15%since 1990
from 17.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reidsville, North Carolina?

Reidsville, North Carolina has about 14,485 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Reidsville, North Carolina earns about $31,040 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reidsville, North Carolina expensive?

In Reidsville, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $79,500, and the typical rent is about $451 a month.

How educated are people in Reidsville, North Carolina?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Reidsville, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reidsville, North Carolina?

About 15.1% of people in Reidsville, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reidsville, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Reidsville, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,302 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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