City · North Carolina
Asheboro, North Carolina
Asheboro, city, in Randolph County, North Carolina. Asheboro had 27,990 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 27,156 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 27,580 (±48). GEOID 3702080.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
27,990
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,156 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,580 ±48
Median household income
$47,197
±$5,028 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$188,100
±$22,062 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$906
±$40 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Asheboro and what county is it in?
Asheboro is a city in Randolph County, North Carolina. It covers 19.5 square miles of land, 1,391 residents per square mile in 2020.
Asheboro is in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Asheboro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 27,990 people lived in Asheboro on July 1, 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 27,156 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 27,580 (±48).
| Measure | Asheboro | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,580 ±48 | 146,348 | +1,728 |
| Households | 11,884 ±516 | 57,721 | +1,043 |
| Average household size | 2.25 ±0.10 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,596 ±449 | 62,901 | +692 |
Asheboro's population since 2000
From 21,672 in 2000 to 27,990 in 2025: up 29.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Asheboro as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Asheboro?
The median resident of Asheboro is 37.3 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 52.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 27.6%. 11.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Asheboro | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 ±2.2 | 41.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.1% ±2.3 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.3% ±2.0 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±1.9 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.6% ±3.4 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 52.5% ±3.4 pts | 75.0% | −6.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.0% ±1.9 pts | 6.0% | +4.1 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±1.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.7% ±1.8 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.3% ±2.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±1.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 16.3% ±2.6 pts | 15.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.2% ±2.4 pts | 11.1% | −3.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.7% ±3.0 pts | 84.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.1% ±2.5 pts | 17.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1% ±1.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.5% ±2.5 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Asheboro earn?
Half of Asheboro's 11,884 households earn less than $47,197 a year (±$5,028), against $61,022 in Randolph County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $47,026 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Asheboro | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,197 ±$5,028 | $61,022 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $67,183 ±$5,234 | $76,923 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,259 ±$2,295 | $31,238 | +$2,932 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.7% ±3.4 pts | 14.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.8% ±6.4 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.8% ±3.3 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% ±1.9 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.2% ±3.6 pts | 87.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Asheboro?
Owners occupy 45.5% of Asheboro's occupied homes and renters 54.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $188,100 by its owner (±$22,062). The median renter pays $906 a month including utilities, and 36.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Asheboro | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $188,100 ±$22,062 | $197,100 | +$39,309 |
| Median gross rent | $906 ±$40 | $887 | +$81 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.2% ±6.0 pts | 35.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,307 ±$80 | $1,258 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 45.5% ±3.7 pts | 72.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 54.5% ±3.7 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Housing units | 12,596 ±449 | 62,901 | +692 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2% ±2.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.8% ±3.4 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.4% ±1.7 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.6% ±2.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.1% ±1.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.7% ±1.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Asheboro building?
Builders took permits for 122 new housing units in Asheboro in 2025 (40 in single-family houses), 4.4 per 1,000 residents against 7.7 across North Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Asheboro work and get to work?
82.4% of Asheboro's workers drive alone and 5.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Asheboro | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.3% ±3.0 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±1.6 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.4% ±3.6 pts | 81.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7% ±3.0 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.7% ±2.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.3 min ±3.6 | 25.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Asheboro?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Asheboro, and 10 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $36,421 (Tract 301) to $55,434 (Tract 302.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 304Randolph County | 5,594 | $50,295 |
| Tract 303.01Randolph County | 6,062 | $46,846 |
| Tract 301Randolph County | 4,506 | $36,421 |
| Tract 302.01Randolph County | 3,439 | $55,434 |
| Tract 303.02Randolph County | 3,622 | $39,156 |
| Tract 302.02Randolph County | 4,960 | $54,208 |
| Tract 305.02Randolph County | 4,890 | $76,705 |
| Tract 314.02Randolph County | 3,572 | $85,321 |
| Tract 306Randolph County | 7,043 | $90,024 |
| Tract 308.06Randolph County | 3,346 | $82,923 |
| Tract 311.01Randolph County | 3,230 | $65,635 |
| Tract 308.04Randolph County | 2,587 | $65,125 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Asheboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Asheboro compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Asheboro is the 1,439th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 42nd-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Asheboro ranks 339th of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 42nd | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 214th | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 91st | 443 |
| Median household income | 339th | 434 |
| Per capita income | 297th | 443 |
| Median home value | 317th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 248th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 118th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 314th | 421 |
| Median age | 311th | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 411th | 443 |
| Work from home | 260th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 283rd | 439 |
Asheboro's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Asheboro with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Asheboro?
8 of the 57 figures for Asheboro on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Asheboro are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Asheboro.