Population 6,302 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sophia
Household size in Sophia
| Period | Sophia | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Sophia run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.40, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the northwest.
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 Sophia
| Period | Sophia | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1 | 37.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 39.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.0 | 39.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Sophia skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.1, 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 Sophia
| Period | Sophia | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 13.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.4% | 13.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Sophia than nationally: 9.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while 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 Sophia
Renters in Sophia
| Period | Sophia | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 33.8% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 36.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.6% | 37.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 36.2% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.4% of households in Sophia rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 42.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 6.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 18 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
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 Sophia
| Period | Sophia | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Sophia than nationally: 12.9%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Sophia
| Period | Sophia | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1983 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +3 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Sophia are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The Greensboro area as a whole looks much the same. Compared with other North Carolina cities, though, Sophia has older homes than most.
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 Sophia
| Period | Sophia | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $640 | $740 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $556 | $804 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $726 | $888 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $941 | $1,154 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$301 | +$414 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sophia pays $941 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $301 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 23.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest 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 Sophia
Bachelor's degrees in Sophia
| Period | Sophia | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 26.1% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 27.2% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 29.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 32.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +6.5 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Sophia: 19.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.4 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 Sophia
| Period | Sophia | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.9% | 83.3% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.4% | 85.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.6% | 86.8% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.4% | 89.0% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Sophia never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 Sophia
| Period | Sophia | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Sophia than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.2 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Sophia compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia | 2.47 | 45.0 | 9.3% | 12.4% | 12.9% | 1985 | $941 | 19.4% | 87.4% | 4.4% |
| New Market | 2.56 | 45.6 | 11.8% | 18.2% | 14.5% | 1987 | $865 | 20.5% | 84.8% | 3.3% |
| Trinity | 2.71 | 39.5 | 9.0% | 19.2% | 8.6% | 1988 | $948 | 18.2% | 84.2% | 2.3% |
| Randleman | 2.77 | 41.4 | 9.8% | 24.4% | 9.6% | 1986 | $835 | 16.6% | 82.1% | 4.5% |
| North Asheboro | 2.95 | 44.3 | 3.8% | 8.8% | 6.9% | 1991 | $1,008 | 37.7% | 88.5% | 3.2% |
| Archdale | 2.77 | 45.4 | 12.8% | 23.7% | 7.2% | 1983 | $1,065 | 20.7% | 83.9% | 3.0% |
| Flint Hill | 2.60 | 38.9 | 9.5% | 12.7% | 11.6% | 1992 | $810 | 19.7% | 85.2% | 4.3% |
| Thomasville | 2.53 | 40.7 | 14.4% | 32.4% | 8.9% | 1982 | $941 | 16.5% | 84.9% | 4.4% |
| Franklinville | 2.77 | 39.5 | 16.2% | 22.3% | 12.1% | 1980 | $818 | 14.6% | 89.5% | 4.9% |
| Pleasant Garden | 2.55 | 44.3 | 9.4% | 15.3% | 9.4% | 1985 | $1,067 | 24.6% | 94.5% | 4.4% |
| Grays Chapel | 2.79 | 36.3 | 5.8% | 12.9% | 5.0% | 1992 | $797 | 25.4% | 85.0% | 1.0% |
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 Sophia. 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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