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High Point, NC

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High Point, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

116,245population

37.7median age

This community is a community of 116,245 with a median age of 37.7. The population is predominantly White (41.5%) with a significant Black community (32.9%). Median household income is $64,561. 87.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 34% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 57.8%, with a median home value of $235,800.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

41.5%48,234

Black

32.9%38,284

Hispanic/Latino

12.9%15,005

Asian

8.2%9,534

Two or More

3.8%4,377

Other

0.6%683

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%126

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%2,539

High School Diploma

21.8%16,693

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%4,659

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%10,312

Associate's Degree

8.6%6,544

Bachelor's Degree

21.5%16,414

Master's Degree

9.2%7,040

Professional Degree

2%1,493

Doctorate

1.4%1,075

HS or Higher

87.3%

BA or Higher

34%

Graduate+

12.6%

Housingi

$235,800median home value

$1,116median rent

57.8%homeownership

49,131total units

6.6%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 57.8%

Renter 42.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.6%946

$50K–$100K

8.8%2,329

$100K–$150K

11.9%3,161

$150K–$200K

15.6%4,135

$200K–$300K

27.3%7,239

$300K–$500K

26.8%7,098

$500K–$1M

5.8%1,538

$1M+

0.3%88

Rent Distribution

Under $500

2,044

$500–$750

1,829

$750–$1,000

3,430

$1,000–$1,250

4,383

$1,250–$1,500

3,229

$1,500–$2,000

2,567

$2,000+

1,190

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%681

2010–2019

9%4,424

2000–2009

22.4%11,013

1990–1999

15.7%7,693

1980–1989

11.6%5,692

1970–1979

11.1%5,429

1960–1969

8.9%4,385

1950–1959

7.6%3,747

1940–1949

4.7%2,325

1939 or earlier

7.6%3,742

Heating Fuel

Electricity

48.3%22,159

Utility Gas

47.8%21,912

Bottled/LP Gas

2%911

Other

0.6%296

No Fuel

0.6%295

Fuel Oil

0.4%186

Wood

0.2%113

Household Economyi

$64,561median household income

$35,661per capita income

14.6%poverty rate

5.2%unemployment

58,116labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%2,867

$10K–$15K

4.1%1,863

$15K–$20K

3%1,370

$20K–$25K

3.7%1,680

$25K–$30K

4.9%2,265

$30K–$35K

4.3%1,990

$35K–$40K

5.2%2,369

$40K–$45K

5.3%2,424

$45K–$50K

3.8%1,725

$50K–$60K

6.9%3,186

$60K–$75K

8.8%4,044

$75K–$100K

13.3%6,085

$100K–$125K

10.1%4,614

$125K–$150K

5.7%2,627

$150K–$200K

7.3%3,356

$200K+

7.4%3,407

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

3,510

Residentsi

6,371

Avg. Tenant Renti

$357/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

46 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing872 homes96% occupied$388/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers69 homes67% occupied$447/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8687 homes91% occupied$303/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC76 homes99% occupied$401/mo rent

811/PRAC34 homes90% occupied$373/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,561/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

77.1%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

17.8%

Low income$32K–$52K/yr

4.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $52K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

71.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

82.2% of subsidized households are minority

23.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

18,05415.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,215

India

973

Philippines

967

China

437

Canada

381

Korea

188

Guatemala

184

Germany

168

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

53,646

Avg. Commutei

20.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

55,060

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

5,624(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.3%Insured

10.7%Uninsured