County · North Carolina
Guilford County, North Carolina
Guilford County, North Carolina. Guilford County had 562,234 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.9% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). It holds 15 places (13 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 126 census tracts. GEOID 37081.
Guilford County is one of the 3 counties of the Greensboro-High Point, NC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
562,234
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 541,299 · ACS 2020-2024: 547,940
Median household income
$68,642
±$1,579 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$259,900
±$6,113 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$1,163
±$14 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Guilford County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 541,299 residents in Guilford County. The Census Bureau estimates 562,234 for July 1, 2025, up 3.9% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 547,940 over 646 square miles of land.
| Measure | Guilford County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 547,940 | 10,730,404 | +20,072 |
| Households | 219,718±1,067 | 4,282,345 | +15,731 |
| Average household size | 2.38±0.01 | 2.44 | −0.11 |
| Housing units | 238,032±223 | 4,895,668 | +9,686 |
Guilford County's population since 2000
From 421,048 in 2000 to 562,234 in 2025: up 33.5%. 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 Guilford County?
Guilford County holds 15 places: 13 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Greensboro with 308,667 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Greensboro | 299,035 | $61,515 |
|---|---|---|
| High Point | 114,059 | $64,561 |
| Summerfield | 10,951 | $160,275 |
| Oak Ridge | 7,474 | $155,385 |
| Stokesdale | 5,924 | $121,071 |
| Pleasant Garden | 5,000 | $88,204 |
| Gibsonville | 8,920 | $95,861 |
| Forest Oaks | 4,209 | $107,604 |
| Jamestown | 3,668 | $104,844 |
| Burlington | 57,303 | $56,880 |
| McLeansvilleGEOID 3740460 | 1,113 | $27,161 |
| Sedalia | 676 | $69,712 |
| Whitsett | 584 | $83,393 |
| Kernersville | 26,449 | $71,918 |
| Archdale | 11,907 | $64,757 |
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 Guilford County?
The median resident of Guilford County is 37.5 years old; 22.0% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 46.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 33.5%. 11.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Guilford County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5±0.2 | 39.1 | +0.4 |
| Under 18 years | 22.0%±0.1 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.1% | 11.3% | +2.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 46.0%±0.2 pts | 60.0% | −4.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 33.5%±0.4 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 5.4%±0.1 pts | 3.3% | +0.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3%±0.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.8%±0.5 pts | 9.1% | +1.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.9%±0.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±0.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 12.3%±0.4 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.4%±0.5 pts | 9.9% | −1.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8%±0.4 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 39.0%±0.7 pts | 35.7% | +3.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.8%±0.5 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7%±0.3 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 Guilford County earn?
Half of Guilford County's 219,718 households earn less than $68,642 a year (±$1,579), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $65,548 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,094 after inflation. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Guilford County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,642±$1,579 | $72,388 | +$3,094 |
| Mean household income | $96,196±$1,785 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,376±$718 | $41,385 | +$1,511 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.6%±0.7 pts | 13.0% | −1.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.4%±1.6 pts | 17.7% | −2.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.5%±0.7 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.2%±0.7 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 Guilford County?
Owners occupy 59.9% of Guilford County's occupied homes and renters 40.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $259,900 by its owner (±$6,113). The median renter pays $1,163 a month including utilities, and 42.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Guilford County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $259,900±$6,113 | $288,900 | +$54,374 |
| Median gross rent | $1,163±$14 | $1,228 | +$82 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.3%±2.0 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,536±$30 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.9%±0.8 pts | 66.6% | +1.1 pts |
| Housing units | 238,032±223 | 4,895,668 | +9,686 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2%±0.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.3%±0.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.9%±0.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.9%±0.4 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 Guilford County building?
Builders took permits for 2,876 new housing units across Guilford County in 2025 (1,738 single-family), 5.1 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 Guilford County get to work?
73.3% of Guilford County's workers drive alone and 13.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Guilford County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.1%±0.6 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±0.4 pts | 4.7% | −1.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 73.3%±0.8 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±0.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.9%±0.7 pts | 16.3% | +8.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min±0.4 | 25.1 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 are Guilford County's census tracts?
Guilford County is divided into 126 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $17,258 (Tract 139) to $202,708 (Tract 104.04).
All 126 census tracts of Guilford County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Guilford County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 49th of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 6th of 100 |
| Median household income | 24th of 100 |
| Median home value | 31st of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 21st of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 50th of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 100 |
| Median age | 88th 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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