Greensboro, NC Demographics
What is the population of Greensboro?
There are 297,202 residents in Greensboro, with a median age of 34. Of this, 46.35% are males and 53.65% are females. US-born citizens make up 86.1% of the resident pool in Greensboro, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.28%. Additionally, 6.63% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 241,366 people in Greensboro currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 297,202 | 0.6% |
| Male Population | 137,750 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 159,452 | 0.9% |
Male Population 46.35%
Female Population 53.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34 | -1.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 255,879 | 0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 21,632 | -1.6% |
| Not Citizen | 19,691 | 4.3% |
Citizen U.S. Born 86.1%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.28%
Not Citizen 6.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,669 | -3.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 29,524 | 1.0% |
| Moved from Same State | 12,176 | 4.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 9,316 | 4.1% |
| Same House as Last Year | 241,366 | 0.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.57%
Moved from Same County 10.04%
Moved from Same State 4.14%
Moved from Different State 3.17%
Same House as Last Year 82.08%
What are the employment statistics in Greensboro?
White-collar workers make up 78.05% of the working population in Greensboro, while blue-collar employees account for 21.95%. There are also 10,884 entrepreneurs in Greensboro (7.42% of the workforce); 102,633 workers employed in private companies (70%); and 20,501 people working in governmental institutions (13.98%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 114,435 | -0.0% |
| Blue Collar | 32,189 | 5.6% |
White Collar 78.05%
Blue Collar 21.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 10,884 | -0.9% |
| Private Companies | 102,633 | 2.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 20,501 | -3.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 12,606 | -2.7% |
Self Employees 7.42%
Private Companies 70%
Governmental Workers 13.98%
Not for Profit Companies 8.6%
How many households are there in Greensboro?
There are a total of 120,137 households in Greensboro, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 56.31% of these Greensboro households, while non-family units account for the remaining 43.69%. Additionally, 30.38% of households have children and 69.62% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 120,137 | 1.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 67,647 | 0.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 52,490 | 1.8% |
Family Households 56.31%
Non-Family Households 43.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 36,498 | 0.9% |
| Households without Children | 83,639 | 1.4% |
Households with Children 30.38%
Households without Children 69.62%
What are the median and average incomes in Greensboro?
The average annual household income in Greensboro is $81,895, while the median household income sits at $55,051 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $56,782, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $66,196. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $30,098 and $45,637, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $81,895 | 7.4% |
| Median Household Income | $55,051 | 6.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 228,963 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Greensboro?
There are 133,029 housing units in Greensboro, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1984. Of the 120,137 occupied housing units in Greensboro, 49.58% are owner-occupied, while 50.42% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.4% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $201,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,052 per month in Greensboro.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 133,029 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1984 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 6,974 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5,099 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13,998 | 4.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14,424 | -3.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17,761 | 1.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21,239 | -2.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20,563 | -7.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20,429 | 3.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 12,098 | 14.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 444 | 249.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 120,137 | 1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 59,562 | 0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $60,575 | 2.3% |
Owner Occupied 49.58%
Renter Occupied 50.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 40,144 | -0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 19,418 | 1.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $201,200 | 17.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $186,900 | 14.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,052 | 9.2% |
With Mortgage 67.4%
Without Mortgage 32.6%
What is the level of education in Greensboro?
Approximately 27.43% of the population in Greensboro holds a high school degree (that's 63,528 residents), while 26.29% have attained a college certificate (55,491 locals) and 21.85% have a bachelor's degree (50,601 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 8,187 | 5.6% |
| Some High School | 63,528 | 2.1% |
| Some College | 55,491 | -1.5% |
| Associate Degree | 18,674 | -2.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 50,601 | 0.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 29,737 | 1.7% |
No High School 3.53%
Some High School 27.43%
Some College 26.29%
Associate Degree 8.06%
Bachelor's Degree 21.85%
Graduate Degree 12.84%
What is the marital status of Greensboro residents?
A total of 108,437 people in Greensboro have never been married (which represents 44.69% of the total population), while 94,376 of them are wedded (38.9%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 6,473 (2.67%) and 25,928 (10.69%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 108,437 | 3.1% |
| Married | 94,376 | -0.4% |
| Separated | 6,473 | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 13,901 | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 25,928 | 25,928.0% |
Never Married 44.69%
Married 38.9%
Separated 2.67%
Widowed 5.73%
Divorced 10.69%
What are the most common means of transportation in Greensboro?
The top three means of transportation people in Greensboro use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 120,685 residents commute by car, 3,450 prefer going to work by walking and 3,220 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 120,685 | -1.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,220 | -2.2% |
| Bicycle | 307 | 5.5% |
| Motorcycle | 170 | 4.9% |
| TaxiCab | 371 | 23.7% |
| Walk | 3,450 | 6.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Greensboro by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27401 | 21,253 | 7,655 | $43,092.00 | $68,748.00 |
| 27403 | 19,553 | 7,595 | $53,023.00 | $72,294.00 |
| 27405 | 51,962 | 20,083 | $42,497.00 | $55,759.00 |
| 27406 | 64,386 | 25,537 | $53,222.00 | $70,076.00 |
| 27407 | 54,257 | 22,161 | $56,198.00 | $78,178.00 |
| 27408 | 16,399 | 7,568 | $81,460.00 | $135,758.00 |
| 27409 | 17,070 | 8,212 | $56,432.00 | $74,043.00 |
| 27410 | 54,951 | 23,816 | $80,271.00 | $107,816.00 |
| 27455 | 29,259 | 12,209 | $90,778.00 | $128,952.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.