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Randolph County

North Carolina · 144,171 residents · 782.334 sq mi
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Randolph County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,984. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $128,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
144,171
+11%since 2000
from 130,454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
184 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+17%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
103K115K126K138K150K1990201020202024Randolph County
2024146K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,984
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,348 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,246
+38%since 2000
from $18,236 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+17%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(108,354)
Black6%(8,592)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(19,051)
Asian1.5%(2,158)
Other2.8%(4,047)
Diversity Score49.6%(71,501)
Segregation Score38.6%(55,593)
Diversity Score
50
+69%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Randolph County, North Carolina?

Randolph County, North Carolina has about 144,171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Randolph County, North Carolina earns about $48,984 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 $128,800, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Randolph County, North Carolina?

About 16.1% 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 14.6% 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 37,625 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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