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Randolph County

North Carolina · 141,752 residents · 782.334 sq mi
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Randolph County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,346. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $119,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
141,752
+9%since 2000
from 130,454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
181 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+9%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
103K115K126K138K150K1990201020202024Randolph County
2024146K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,346
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,348 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,297
+17%since 2000
from $18,236 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+31%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(112,250)
Black5.6%(7,259)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(8,646)
Asian0.6%(807)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.3%(38,269)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(115,205)
Black5.6%(7,979)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(14,698)
Asian1%(1,406)
Other1.6%(2,321)
Diversity Score40.5%(57,380)
Diversity Score
40
+38%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Randolph County, North Carolina?

Randolph County, North Carolina has about 141,752 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Randolph County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Randolph County, North Carolina earns about $40,346 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Randolph County, North Carolina expensive?

In Randolph County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $119,100, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Randolph County, North Carolina?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Randolph County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Randolph County, North Carolina?

About 17.2% of people in Randolph County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Randolph County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Randolph County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 35,206 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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12 ZIP codes
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