County · North Carolina
Granville County, North Carolina
Granville County, North Carolina. Granville County had 61,421 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). It holds 5 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs) and 15 census tracts. GEOID 37077.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
61,421
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 60,992 · ACS 2020-2024: 60,877
Median household income
$71,111
±$4,675 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$247,700
±$11,616 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,008
±$57 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Granville County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 60,992 residents in Granville County. The Census Bureau estimates 61,421 for July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 60,877 over 532 square miles of land.
| Measure | Granville County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 60,877 | 10,730,404 | +1,549 |
| Households | 22,474±482 | 4,282,345 | +1,074 |
| Average household size | 2.52±0.05 | 2.44 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 24,787±314 | 4,895,668 | +469 |
Granville County's population since 2000
From 48,498 in 2000 to 61,421 in 2025: up 26.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Granville County?
Granville County holds 5 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Oxford with 8,985 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Granville County?
The median resident of Granville County is 42.4 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 55.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 28.8%. 5.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Granville County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4±0.4 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.7% | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.7%±0.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.1% | 11.3% | +3.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 55.4%±0.4 pts | 60.0% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 28.8%±0.6 pts | 20.0% | −1.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.7%±0.6 pts | 9.1% | +1.3 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.7%±0.9 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0%±0.9 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.9%±1.4 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.3%±1.3 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.3%±1.5 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.2%±1.9 pts | 35.7% | +2.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.5%±1.2 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Granville County earn?
Half of Granville County's 22,474 households earn less than $71,111 a year (±$4,675), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $68,742 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Granville County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,111±$4,675 | $72,388 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,105±$3,880 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,223±$1,425 | $41,385 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.2%±2.2 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.9%±3.9 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.9%±1.6 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.1%±1.7 pts | 90.1% | – |
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 Granville County?
Owners occupy 77.1% of Granville County's occupied homes and renters 22.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $247,700 by its owner (±$11,616). The median renter pays $1,008 a month including utilities, and 34.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Granville County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $247,700±$11,616 | $288,900 | +$55,712 |
| Median gross rent | $1,008±$57 | $1,228 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.9%±6.0 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,546±$50 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.1%±2.2 pts | 66.6% | +5.0 pts |
| Housing units | 24,787±314 | 4,895,668 | +469 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.8%±3.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.5%±2.2 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.0%±2.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6%±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.7%±1.2 pts | 4.9% | – |
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 Granville County building?
Builders took permits for 257 new housing units across Granville County in 2025 (253 single-family), 4.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Granville County get to work?
78.8% of Granville County's workers drive alone and 13.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Granville County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.2%±2.2 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±1.1 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.8%±2.5 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±1.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.9%±1.8 pts | 16.3% | +9.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.8 min±1.2 | 25.1 min | +1.9 min |
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 are Granville County's census tracts?
Granville County is divided into 15 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,781 (Tract 9703) to $122,629 (Tract 9706.05).
| Tract 9701.0137077970101 | 4,400±551 | $82,624 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701.0237077970102 | 3,623±763 | $68,444 |
| Tract 970237077970200 | 4,408±553 | $53,848 |
| Tract 970337077970300 | 3,603±448 | $41,781 |
| Tract 970437077970400 | 4,133±503 | $56,554 |
| Tract 970537077970500 | 3,614±451 | $58,950 |
| Tract 9706.0137077970601 | 5,858±567 | $100,064 |
| Tract 9706.0437077970604 | 3,698±402 | $76,953 |
| Tract 9706.0537077970605 | 5,581±626 | $122,629 |
| Tract 9706.0637077970606 | 2,374±361 | $95,500 |
| Tract 9706.0737077970607 | 5,159±651 | $73,672 |
| Tract 9707.0137077970701 | 5,432±592 | $54,063 |
| Tract 9707.0237077970702 | 2,475±422 | $60,541 |
| Tract 9707.0337077970703 | 5,180±1,134 | $74,262 |
| Tract 9707.0437077970704 | 1,339±80 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Granville County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 46th of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 81st of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 48th of 100 |
| Median household income | 23rd of 100 |
| Median home value | 35th of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 39th of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 45th of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43rd of 100 |
| Median age | 54th of 100 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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