Population 196,544 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Iredell County
Household size in Iredell County
| Period | Iredell County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.68 | 2.60 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.69 | 2.68 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.67 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.62 people per household, Iredell County sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.68, mirroring the country. Iredell County has larger households than at least four in five North Carolina counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Iredell County
| Period | Iredell County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 36.7 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 38.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.9 | 38.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
At 40.9, the median age in Iredell County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Charlotte area as a whole, where the median age is 38.8. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.6, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Iredell County
| Period | Iredell County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 11.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Iredell County (10.5%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The Charlotte area as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Iredell County
Renters in Iredell County
| Period | Iredell County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 30.9% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 33.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 34.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.1% | 34.1% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +3.2 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in Iredell County rent their homes (28.1%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. More than a third of owners (36.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.9 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Iredell County
| Period | Iredell County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 10.0% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 8.6% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Iredell County is close to the national rate: 9.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.5 points, in line with the national trend. Iredell County has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five North Carolina counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Iredell County
| Period | Iredell County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1986 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1989 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1994 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +7 | +6 |
Iredell County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Iredell County
| Period | Iredell County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $826 | $875 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $871 | $966 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $952 | $1,127 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,373 | $1,552 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$548 | +$678 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Iredell County costs $1,373 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $548 a month since 2006–10, up 66%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Iredell County
Bachelor's degrees in Iredell County
| Period | Iredell County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.2% | 30.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.2% | 32.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.4% | 35.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.2% | 40.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.0 pts | +10.0 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Iredell County as nationally: 35.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Charlotte area as a whole (40.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.0 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Iredell County
| Period | Iredell County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 85.8% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.7% | 87.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.6% | 89.2% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 90.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Iredell County is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.4 points, mirroring the country. Iredell County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five North Carolina counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Iredell County
| Period | Iredell County | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.3% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Iredell County runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Iredell County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iredell County | 2.62 | 40.9 | 10.5% | 28.1% | 9.3% | 1994 | $1,373 | 35.2% | 91.8% | 4.2% |
| Rowan County | 2.52 | 41.4 | 12.7% | 27.7% | 9.9% | 1981 | $1,054 | 23.0% | 89.0% | 5.2% |
| Catawba County | 2.48 | 41.6 | 12.8% | 27.8% | 9.8% | 1984 | $1,007 | 25.9% | 88.0% | 3.7% |
| Burke County | 2.38 | 44.4 | 10.1% | 25.5% | 9.9% | 1980 | $912 | 21.7% | 85.7% | 4.4% |
| Randolph County | 2.58 | 41.3 | 11.2% | 27.5% | 9.4% | 1985 | $915 | 17.9% | 84.3% | 3.4% |
| McDowell County | 2.38 | 44.8 | 10.8% | 24.4% | 14.5% | 1983 | $823 | 17.4% | 85.4% | 3.9% |
| Chatham County | 2.48 | 47.2 | 7.5% | 19.4% | 8.3% | 1997 | $1,436 | 49.9% | 91.0% | 3.1% |
| Buncombe County | 2.70 | 43.5 | 9.2% | 33.8% | 23.3% | 1988 | $1,316 | 45.2% | 92.6% | 4.1% |
| Haywood County | 2.33 | 47.7 | 9.5% | 25.1% | 21.9% | 1980 | $1,069 | 29.6% | 91.3% | 3.3% |
| Wake County | 2.62 | 38.3 | 9.1% | 35.9% | 7.7% | 1999 | $1,758 | 57.6% | 94.0% | 4.1% |
| Johnston County | 2.79 | 38.0 | 10.4% | 23.9% | 6.9% | 2000 | $1,394 | 29.8% | 91.1% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Iredell County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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