U.S. County · Profile

Guilford County

549.9KTotal Population
836Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+30.66%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Guilford County has a population of 549,866 as of 2023. It is located in North Carolina.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Guilford County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):8.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White51.0%280,432
Black or African American34.2%188,054
Hispanic or Latino8.6%47,288
Two or More Races5.8%31,892
Asian5.2%28,593
Some Other Race3.4%18,695
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%1,650
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Guilford County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$62,880
15.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$36,563
4.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
15.1%
31.3% above national average
Median Age
37.2 years

Income & Poverty

$62,880Median Household Income
$36,563Per Capita Income
15.1%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$62,880$90,034
Families$80,635$107,738
Married-couple Families$80,635$90,311
Nonfamily Households$39,978$43,176

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Guilford County, North Carolina.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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