Guilford County, NC Demographics
What is the population of Guilford County?
There are 695,347 residents in Guilford County, with a median age of 40.7. Of this, 47.74% are males and 52.26% are females. US-born citizens make up 88.7% of the resident pool in Guilford County, while non-US-born citizens account for 6.02%. Additionally, 5.29% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 586,818 people in Guilford County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 695,347 | 0.5% |
| Male Population | 331,943 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 363,404 | 0.7% |
Male Population 47.74%
Female Population 52.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40.7 | 0.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 616,746 | 0.6% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 41,841 | 1.3% |
| Not Citizen | 36,760 | -2.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 88.7%
Citizen not U.S. Born 6.02%
Not Citizen 5.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,962 | -1.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 53,598 | -2.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 26,274 | 6.2% |
| Moved from Different State | 19,064 | 7.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 586,818 | 0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.43%
Moved from Same County 7.78%
Moved from Same State 3.81%
Moved from Different State 2.77%
Same House as Last Year 85.2%
What are the employment statistics in Guilford County?
White-collar workers make up 77.13% of the working population in Guilford County, while blue-collar employees account for 22.87%. There are also 30,583 entrepreneurs in Guilford County (8.99% of the workforce); 237,793 workers employed in private companies (69.9%); and 43,767 people working in governmental institutions (12.86%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 262,399 | 1.3% |
| Blue Collar | 77,810 | 0.1% |
White Collar 77.13%
Blue Collar 22.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 30,583 | 0.5% |
| Private Companies | 237,793 | 1.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 43,767 | -1.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 28,066 | 1.7% |
Self Employees 8.99%
Private Companies 69.9%
Governmental Workers 12.86%
Not for Profit Companies 8.25%
How many households are there in Guilford County?
There are a total of 278,222 households in Guilford County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 62.64% of these Guilford County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 37.36%. Additionally, 29.62% of households have children and 70.38% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 278,222 | 1.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 174,292 | 0.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 103,930 | 3.0% |
Family Households 62.64%
Non-Family Households 37.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 82,413 | -1.1% |
| Households without Children | 195,809 | 2.6% |
Households with Children 29.62%
Households without Children 70.38%
What are the median and average incomes in Guilford County?
The average annual household income in Guilford County is $94,683, while the median household income sits at $72,488 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $74,438, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $91,898. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $39,272 and $52,738, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $94,683 | 7.3% |
| Median Household Income | $72,488 | 12.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 574,064 | -0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Guilford County?
There are 304,155 housing units in Guilford County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1988. Of the 278,222 occupied housing units in Guilford County, 61.89% are owner-occupied, while 38.11% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 64.77% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $229,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,044 per month in Guilford County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 304,155 | 1.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1988 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 16,157 | 3.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 11,067 | 2.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 26,769 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 30,085 | -2.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 42,173 | -0.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 42,913 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 51,095 | -3.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 52,564 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 29,694 | 17.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,638 | 209.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 278,222 | 1.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 172,180 | 1.3% |
| Renter Occupied | $106,042 | 1.8% |
Owner Occupied 61.89%
Renter Occupied 38.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 111,516 | 0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 60,664 | 3.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $229,500 | 18.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $173,900 | 11.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,044 | 9.2% |
With Mortgage 64.77%
Without Mortgage 35.23%
What is the level of education in Guilford County?
Approximately 30.32% of the population in Guilford County holds a high school degree (that's 168,409 residents), while 25.52% have attained a college certificate (141,752 locals) and 20.78% have a bachelor's degree (115,411 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 18,763 | 1.8% |
| Some High School | 168,409 | 1.5% |
| Some College | 141,752 | -1.8% |
| Associate Degree | 48,414 | -1.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 115,411 | 0.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 62,622 | 6.2% |
No High School 3.38%
Some High School 30.32%
Some College 25.52%
Associate Degree 8.72%
Bachelor's Degree 20.78%
Graduate Degree 11.28%
What is the marital status of Guilford County residents?
A total of 202,176 people in Guilford County have never been married (which represents 34.58% of the total population), while 272,061 of them are wedded (46.53%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 13,894 (2.38%) and 61,923 (10.59%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 202,176 | 3.3% |
| Married | 272,061 | -0.1% |
| Separated | 13,894 | -0.0% |
| Widowed | 34,615 | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 61,923 | 61,923.0% |
Never Married 34.58%
Married 46.53%
Separated 2.38%
Widowed 5.92%
Divorced 10.59%
What are the most common means of transportation in Guilford County?
The top three means of transportation people in Guilford County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 286,475 residents commute by car, 5,267 prefer going to work by walking and 3,619 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 286,475 | -1.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 3,619 | -3.5% |
| Railroad | 25 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 511 | -5.7% |
| Motorcycle | 558 | 28.6% |
| TaxiCab | 458 | 10.1% |
| Walk | 5,267 | 12.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Guilford County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27214 | 13,510 | 5,045 | $71,250.00 | $83,566.00 |
| 27215 | 45,982 | 19,726 | $63,844.00 | $86,776.00 |
| 27233 | 3,068 | 1,118 | $74,934.00 | $91,741.00 |
| 27235 | 5,068 | 2,025 | $105,424.00 | $122,594.00 |
| 27244 | 16,092 | 4,921 | $65,747.00 | $92,269.00 |
| 27249 | 12,643 | 5,328 | $77,153.00 | $83,245.00 |
| 27260 | 24,878 | 9,510 | $38,482.00 | $48,795.00 |
| 27262 | 25,652 | 9,196 | $58,104.00 | $87,316.00 |
| 27263 | 21,597 | 8,453 | $51,423.00 | $65,371.00 |
| 27265 | 50,977 | 20,906 | $68,621.00 | $98,014.00 |
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.