CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Reidsville

North Carolina · 14,583 residents · 14.811 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Greensboro metro area
Compare
The short version

Reidsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,802. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $108,500. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,583
+1%since 2000
from 14,485 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
985 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 978 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+8%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K13K14K15K1990201020202024Reidsville
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,802
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,040 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,837
+25%since 2000
from $17,414 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
51.6% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+18%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Reidsville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(8,121)
Black39.4%(5,707)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(381)
Asian0.6%(92)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.7%(9,371)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.8%(6,968)
Black40.2%(5,858)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,026)
Asian0.6%(90)
Other3.5%(513)
Diversity Score74.6%(10,884)
Diversity Score
75
+15%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Reidsville

Brownsville
Pop 16,936
Florida City
Pop 13,576
Bayshore Gardens
Pop 18,131
Homosassa Springs
Pop 15,701
Places similar to Reidsville
Head to head

Compare Reidsville to nearby cities

REIDSVILLE VS
Eden
Income$47,260+32%
Home value$120,700+11%
Population15,500+5%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
REIDSVILLE VS
Summerfield
Income$160,275+348%
Home value$521,900+381%
Population11,327−23%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
REIDSVILLE VS
Gibsonville
Income$95,861+168%
Home value$298,000+175%
Population9,876−33%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
REIDSVILLE VS
Elon
Income$84,773+137%
Home value$366,300+238%
Population11,366−23%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Reidsville, North Carolina?

Reidsville, North Carolina has about 14,583 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Reidsville, North Carolina earns about $35,802 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 $108,500, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Reidsville, North Carolina?

About 18.5% 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 23.5% 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 2,400 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
North Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Reidsville with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →