County · North Carolina
Randolph County, North Carolina
Randolph County, North Carolina. Randolph County had 149,516 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.7% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). It holds 11 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs) and 34 census tracts. GEOID 37151.
Randolph 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
149,516
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 144,171 · ACS 2020-2024: 146,348
Median household income
$61,022
±$2,939 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$197,100
±$6,392 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$887
±$35 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
How many people live in Randolph County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 144,171 residents in Randolph County. The Census Bureau estimates 149,516 for July 1, 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 146,348 over 782 square miles of land.
| Measure | Randolph County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 146,348 | 10,730,404 | +3,230 |
| Households | 57,721±548 | 4,282,345 | +1,180 |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.02 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 62,901±53 | 4,895,668 | +490 |
Randolph County's population since 2000
From 130,454 in 2000 to 149,516 in 2025: up 14.6%. 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 Randolph County?
Randolph County holds 11 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Asheboro with 27,990 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Asheboro | 27,156 | $47,197 |
|---|---|---|
| Archdale | 11,907 | $64,757 |
| Trinity | 7,006 | $82,664 |
| Randleman | 4,595 | $53,456 |
| Liberty | 2,655 | $39,663 |
| Ramseur | 1,774 | $35,923 |
| Franklinville | 1,197 | $52,805 |
| Thomasville | 27,183 | $60,935 |
| Staley | 397 | $80,250 |
| SeagroveGEOID 3760080 | 235 | $64,926 |
| High Point | 114,059 | $64,561 |
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 Randolph County?
The median resident of Randolph County is 41.4 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.0%. 6.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Randolph County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4±0.5 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4%±0.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.0% | 11.3% | +2.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.0%±0.3 pts | 60.0% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.0%±0.3 pts | 20.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| 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 | 3.3%±0.5 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.6%±0.5 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.5%±0.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±0.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 15.8%±1.0 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.1%±0.9 pts | 9.9% | −2.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.4%±1.2 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.9%±1.2 pts | 35.7% | +2.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.0%±0.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±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 Randolph County earn?
Half of Randolph County's 57,721 households earn less than $61,022 a year (±$2,939), against $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $58,197 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Randolph County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,022±$2,939 | $72,388 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,923±$2,244 | $101,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,238±$975 | $41,385 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.5%±1.3 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.1%±3.1 pts | 17.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.2%±1.3 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1%±1.2 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 Randolph County?
Owners occupy 72.5% of Randolph County's occupied homes and renters 27.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $197,100 by its owner (±$6,392). The median renter pays $887 a month including utilities, and 35.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Randolph County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $197,100±$6,392 | $288,900 | +$44,371 |
| Median gross rent | $887±$35 | $1,228 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.1%±3.4 pts | 39.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,258±$36 | $1,631 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.5%±1.6 pts | 66.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 62,901±53 | 4,895,668 | +490 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2%±1.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.0%±1.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.2%±1.4 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.4%±0.7 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 Randolph County building?
Builders took permits for 572 new housing units across Randolph County in 2025 (482 single-family), 3.8 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 Randolph County get to work?
81.9% of Randolph County's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.5%.
| Measure | Randolph County | North Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.5%±1.2 pts | 62.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5%±0.5 pts | 4.7% | −1.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 81.9%±1.3 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7%±1.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±0.9 pts | 16.3% | +3.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.3 min±0.9 | 25.1 min | +1.3 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 Randolph County's census tracts?
Randolph County is divided into 34 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,421 (Tract 301) to $90,024 (Tract 306).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Randolph County compare with North Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 22nd of 100 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 51st of 100 |
| Residents per square mile | 28th of 100 |
| Median household income | 49th of 100 |
| Median home value | 62nd of 100 |
| Median gross rent | 50th of 100 |
| Poverty rate | 51st of 100 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75th of 100 |
| Median age | 63rd 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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