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Asheboro, NC

CSAGreensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point MSAGreensboro-High Point#3/25 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

27,580population

37.3median age

This community is a community of 27,580 with a median age of 37.3. The population is predominantly White (52.5%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (27.6%). Median household income is $47,197. 84.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 45.5%, with a median home value of $188,100.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.5%14,490

Hispanic/Latino

27.6%7,614

Black

15%4,124

Two or More

3.5%961

Asian

1.1%294

Other

0.3%73

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5%928

High School Diploma

27.3%5,101

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%1,551

Some College (1+ yr)

14.3%2,672

Associate's Degree

10.7%1,999

Bachelor's Degree

12.9%2,413

Master's Degree

4.3%799

Professional Degree

1.1%212

Doctorate

0.7%132

HS or Higher

84.7%

BA or Higher

19.1%

Graduate+

6.1%

Housingi

$188,100median home value

$906median rent

45.5%homeownership

12,596total units

5.7%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 45.5%

Renter 54.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.4%507

$50K–$100K

8.1%436

$100K–$150K

20.7%1,118

$150K–$200K

15%811

$200K–$300K

27.4%1,483

$300K–$500K

14.6%790

$500K–$1M

3.8%208

$1M+

1%52

Rent Distribution

Under $500

419

$500–$750

1,349

$750–$1,000

2,129

$1,000–$1,250

913

$1,250–$1,500

718

$1,500–$2,000

647

$2,000+

102

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%138

2010–2019

8.6%1,089

2000–2009

17.2%2,167

1990–1999

10%1,257

1980–1989

14.9%1,875

1970–1979

13.5%1,704

1960–1969

10.4%1,308

1950–1959

15%1,892

1940–1949

4.2%529

1939 or earlier

5.1%637

Heating Fuel

Electricity

70.2%8,347

Utility Gas

27.9%3,319

Fuel Oil

0.8%99

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%67

No Fuel

0.4%43

Other

0.1%9

Household Economyi

$47,197median household income

$29,259per capita income

19.2%poverty rate

4%unemployment

12,943labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%607

$10K–$15K

5.8%694

$15K–$20K

5.2%622

$20K–$25K

5.4%646

$25K–$30K

6.3%752

$30K–$35K

3.7%436

$35K–$40K

9.2%1,093

$40K–$45K

5.3%628

$45K–$50K

5.5%658

$50K–$60K

8.9%1,057

$60K–$75K

9.9%1,171

$75K–$100K

13.2%1,571

$100K–$125K

6.5%769

$125K–$150K

3.2%384

$150K–$200K

2.8%334

$200K+

3.9%462

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

971

Residentsi

1,379

Avg. Tenant Renti

$360/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing184 homes95% occupied$403/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers500 homes61% occupied$359/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8266 homes92% occupied$333/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC21 homes70% occupied$351/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,197/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

76%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

21%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

2.8%

Moderate / aboveOver $38K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

69.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

45.6% of subsidized households are minority

33.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44.1% 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

3,23411.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,991

Guatemala

221

Philippines

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,181

Avg. Commutei

22.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,430

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,499(7.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.8%Insured

14.2%Uninsured