Population 146,348 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Randolph County
Household size in Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Randolph County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Greensboro area overall, where it has 2.46 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.54, even as the national average fell.
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 Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 37.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.0 | 39.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.3 | 39.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Randolph County are younger than 41.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Greensboro area overall, where the median age is 39.7. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.7, 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 Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 13.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 13.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.2% | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Randolph County (11.2%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the wider Greensboro area (12.4%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Randolph County
Renters in Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 33.8% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 36.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.2% | 37.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 36.2% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Randolph County own their homes; 27.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 44.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the west. The renter share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Randolph County as nationally: 9.4%, against 9.6%. Randolph 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 Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1983 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Randolph County is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $614 | $740 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $672 | $804 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $739 | $888 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $915 | $1,154 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$302 | +$414 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Randolph County pays $915 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $302 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Randolph County
Bachelor's degrees in Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 26.1% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 27.2% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 29.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 32.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +6.5 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Randolph County: 17.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.4% | 83.3% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.7% | 85.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.4% | 86.8% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.3% | 89.0% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Randolph County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 8.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Randolph County has a lower 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 Randolph County
| Period | Randolph County | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Randolph County than nationally: unemployment was 3.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Randolph 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County | 2.58 | 41.3 | 11.2% | 27.5% | 9.4% | 1985 | $915 | 17.9% | 84.3% | 3.4% |
| Davidson County | 2.49 | 42.7 | 11.7% | 25.6% | 9.5% | 1985 | $980 | 21.5% | 88.4% | 4.3% |
| Chatham County | 2.48 | 47.2 | 7.5% | 19.4% | 8.3% | 1997 | $1,436 | 49.9% | 91.0% | 3.1% |
| Rowan County | 2.52 | 41.4 | 12.7% | 27.7% | 9.9% | 1981 | $1,054 | 23.0% | 89.0% | 5.2% |
| Iredell County | 2.62 | 40.9 | 10.5% | 28.1% | 9.3% | 1994 | $1,373 | 35.2% | 91.8% | 4.2% |
| Wake County | 2.62 | 38.3 | 9.1% | 35.9% | 7.7% | 1999 | $1,758 | 57.6% | 94.0% | 4.1% |
| Alexander County | 2.48 | 45.1 | 10.7% | 19.3% | 14.4% | 1985 | $774 | 16.9% | 85.7% | 4.6% |
| Catawba County | 2.48 | 41.6 | 12.8% | 27.8% | 9.8% | 1984 | $1,007 | 25.9% | 88.0% | 3.7% |
| Caldwell County | 2.49 | 43.9 | 13.4% | 26.5% | 12.5% | 1980 | $799 | 19.3% | 85.0% | 5.2% |
| Burke County | 2.38 | 44.4 | 10.1% | 25.5% | 9.9% | 1980 | $912 | 21.7% | 85.7% | 4.4% |
| Wilson County | 2.40 | 41.5 | 13.5% | 40.0% | 11.3% | 1986 | $988 | 21.3% | 85.0% | 5.8% |
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 Randolph 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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