Randolph County, North Carolina

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 145,322

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    Randolph County is a mid-sized county in North Carolina with a population of 145,322. The median household income is $59,047, 9% below the national average. The poverty rate is 14.8%, median home value is $171,600, and 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 27% below the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    145,322

    2023 estimate

    Rank #462 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $59,047

    Household

    Rank #2017 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $171,600

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #1622 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    17.6%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #2330 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    50.3%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    6.1%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    13.4%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    5.2%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    North Carolina
    $61,072
    Randolph County
    $59,047

    3% below North Carolina avg·9% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    North Carolina
    15.4%
    Randolph County
    14.8%

    4% above North Carolina avg·1% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    North Carolina
    56.0%
    Randolph County
    60.2%

    7% above North Carolina avg·5% above national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $29,706

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    14.8%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    60.2%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    North Carolina
    $214,164
    Randolph County
    $171,600

    20% below North Carolina avg·18% below national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    North Carolina
    $938
    Randolph County
    $857

    9% below North Carolina avg·8% below national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    North Carolina
    71.4%
    Randolph County
    72.7%

    2% above North Carolina avg·0% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    North Carolina
    25.6%
    Randolph County
    22.5%

    12% above North Carolina avg·5% above national avg

    Housing Units

    62,544

    Households

    56,970

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.5

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,218

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    86.0%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    25 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    North Carolina
    25.2%
    Randolph County
    17.6%

    30% below North Carolina avg·27% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    North Carolina
    87.8%
    Randolph County
    84.0%

    4% below North Carolina avg·5% below national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    11.4%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    14.8%

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