City · North Carolina
High Point, North Carolina
High Point, city, mostly in Guilford County (94.1% of its 2020 residents), with parts in Davidson, Forsyth and Randolph counties, North Carolina. High Point had 120,571 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 114,059 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 116,245 (±120). GEOID 3731400.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
120,571
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 114,059 · ACS 2020-2024: 116,245 ±120
Median household income
$64,561
±$4,028 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$235,800
±$8,543 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,116
±$34 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is High Point and what county is it in?
High Point is a city mostly in Guilford County (94.1% of its 2020 residents), with parts in Davidson, Forsyth and Randolph counties, North Carolina. It covers 57.4 square miles of land, 1,985 residents per square mile in 2020.
High Point is in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guilford County | 107,321 | 94.1% |
| Davidson County | 6,646 | 5.8% |
| Forsyth County | 84 | 0.1% |
| Randolph County | 8 | 0.0% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in High Point, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 120,571 people lived in High Point on July 1, 2025, up 5.7% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 114,059 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 116,245 (±120).
| Measure | High Point | Guilford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 116,245 ±120 | 547,940 | +4,531 |
| Households | 45,872 ±1,141 | 219,718 | +4,512 |
| Average household size | 2.37 ±0.06 | 2.38 | −0.23 |
| Housing units | 49,131 ±1,080 | 238,032 | +2,342 |
High Point's population since 2000
From 85,839 in 2000 to 120,571 in 2025: up 40.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for High Point 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 High Point?
The median resident of High Point is 37.7 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 41.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 32.9%. 15.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | High Point | Guilford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 ±0.9 | 37.5 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 22.0% ±0.9 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9% ±0.8 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±1.1 pts | 47.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.9% ±1.2 pts | 10.1% | +2.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 41.5% ±1.3 pts | 46.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 32.9% ±1.6 pts | 33.5% | −2.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.2% ±0.9 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| 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% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±0.6 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.5% ±1.4 pts | 11.8% | +2.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.0% ±1.6 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±0.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0% ±0.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.7% ±1.1 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.3% ±1.2 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.0% ±1.6 pts | 39.0% | +2.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.6% ±1.1 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.1% ±1.5 pts | 85.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1% ±0.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 High Point earn?
Half of High Point's 45,872 households earn less than $64,561 a year (±$4,028), against $68,642 in Guilford County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $58,131 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,430 after inflation. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | High Point | Guilford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,561 ±$4,028 | $68,642 | +$6,430 |
| Mean household income | $88,996 ±$5,270 | $96,196 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,661 ±$2,064 | $39,376 | +$3,414 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.7% ±1.8 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.8% ±4.3 pts | 20.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.8% ±1.7 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.6% ±1.0 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.0% ±1.4 pts | 91.2% | – |
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 High Point?
Owners occupy 57.8% of High Point's occupied homes and renters 42.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $235,800 by its owner (±$8,543). The median renter pays $1,116 a month including utilities, and 36.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | High Point | Guilford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $235,800 ±$8,543 | $259,900 | +$48,858 |
| Median gross rent | $1,116 ±$34 | $1,163 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.9% ±3.6 pts | 42.3% | −6.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,574 ±$66 | $1,536 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.8% ±2.1 pts | 59.9% | +3.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.2% ±2.1 pts | 40.1% | – |
| Housing units | 49,131 ±1,080 | 238,032 | +2,342 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2% ±1.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.4% ±2.0 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.0% ±1.2 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.6% ±1.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.7% ±1.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
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 High Point building?
Builders took permits for 229 new housing units in High Point in 2025 (157 in single-family houses), 1.9 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 High Point work and get to work?
77.1% of High Point's workers drive alone and 10.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.
| Measure | High Point | Guilford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.4% ±1.6 pts | 64.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2% ±1.0 pts | 4.6% | −1.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.1% ±1.5 pts | 73.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.7% ±1.1 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3% ±1.1 pts | 13.9% | +6.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.7 min ±0.6 | 22.0 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 High Point?
28 census tracts lie mostly in High Point, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $17,258 (Tract 139) to $126,705 (Tract 162.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 136.01Guilford County | 6,017 | $58,400 |
| Tract 144.07Guilford County | 5,594 | $78,934 |
| Tract 144.11Guilford County | 5,282 | $40,090 |
| Tract 139Guilford County | 4,480 | $17,258 |
| Tract 136.02Guilford County | 4,430 | $58,553 |
| Tract 142Guilford County | 4,403 | $51,075 |
| Tract 601.01Davidson County | 6,067 | $63,043 |
| Tract 163.05Guilford County | 3,802 | $101,923 |
| Tract 162.05Guilford County | 4,819 | $116,856 |
| Tract 138Guilford County | 3,750 | $40,279 |
| Tract 163.04Guilford County | 3,742 | $105,757 |
| Tract 164.10Guilford County | 5,614 | $85,497 |
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 High Point) · Census block assignment files
How does High Point compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, High Point is the 253rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 9th-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
High Point ranks 213th 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 | 9th | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 139th | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd | 443 |
| Median household income | 213th | 434 |
| Per capita income | 182nd | 443 |
| Median home value | 234th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 155th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 172nd | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 155th | 421 |
| Median age | 301st | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 303rd | 443 |
| Work from home | 194th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 339th | 439 |
High Point's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare High Point 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 High Point?
4 of the 57 figures for High Point 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 High Point 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 High Point.