High Point, NC

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2021 Population

113,148

0.635% 1-year growth

US Senator

N/AThom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

N/ATed Budd

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.6

0.265% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.6%

3.63% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,331

9.43% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$167,900

3.64% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

52,976

1.67% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, High Point, NC had a population of 113k people with a median age of 37.6 and a median household income of $54,331. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of High Point, NC grew from 112,434 to 113,148, a 0.635% increase and its median household income grew from $49,649 to $54,331, a 9.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in High Point, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (45.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (34.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.12%), White (Hispanic) (4.21%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.86%).

None of the households in High Point, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.8% of the residents in High Point, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in High Point, NC are High Point University (1,215 degrees awarded in 2021) and South University-High Point (0 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in High Point, NC was $167,900, and the homeownership rate was 58%.

Most people in High Point, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.7 minutes. The average car ownership in High Point, NC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

High Point, NC is home to a population of 113k people, from which 92.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 13.1% of High Point, NC residents were born outside of the country (14.8k people).

In 2021, there were 1.33 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.2k people) in High Point, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 38.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.05k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

92.8%

2021 Citizenship

92.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.8% of High Point, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in High Point, NC was 92.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in High Point, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in High Point, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
51.2k ± 1.96k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
38.5k ± 1.86k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.05k ± 1.03k

10%

Hispanic Population

11.4k people

10% of the people in High Point, NC are hispanic (11.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in High Point, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
219,250 ± 11,374 people
India
77,157 ± 6,794 people
Honduras
37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

Foreign-Born Population

13.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.8k people

12.8%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14.4k people

As of 2021, 13.1% of High Point, NC residents (14.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in High Point, NC was 12.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in High Point, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,650 ± 351
Gulf War (2001-)
1,084 ± 293
Gulf War (1990s)
1,049 ± 259

High Point, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of High Point, NC employs 53k people. The largest industries in High Point, NC are Manufacturing (8,571 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,217 people), and Retail Trade (5,404 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($119,688), Finance & Insurance ($57,188), and Utilities ($52,115).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

53k

2021 Value

± 1,929

1.67%

1 Year growth

± 5.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in High Point, NC grew at a rate of 1.67%, from 52.1k employees to 53k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in High Point, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,109 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,426 people), and Management Occupations (5,198 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of High Point, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

53k

2021 Value

± 1,929

1.67%

1 Year growth

± 5.03%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in High Point, NC grew at a rate of 1.67%, from 52.1k employees to 53k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in High Point, NC, are Manufacturing (8,571 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,217 people), and Retail Trade (5,404 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of High Point, NC, though some of these residents may live in High Point, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,610

Median earning men ± $2,078

$31,788

Median earning women ± $1,338

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,571), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,467), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,262).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,488), Public Administration ($49,226), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,611).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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Year-over-year N/A

Employment change between N/A N/A and N/A N/A

As of N/A N/A, there are N/A people employed in North Carolina. This represents a N/A% N/A in employment when compared to N/A N/A.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

N/AThom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

N/ATed Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in High Point, NC awarded 1,215 degrees. The student population of High Point, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,496 male students and 3,407 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in High Point, NC are White (925 and 77.2%), followed by Black or African American (75 and 6.26%), Two or More Races (64 and 5.34%), and Hispanic or Latino (62 and 5.18%).

The largest universities in High Point, NC by number of degrees awarded are High Point University (1,215 and 100%) and South University-High Point (0 and 0%).

The most popular majors in High Point, NC are General Business Administration & Management (164 and 13.5%), General Communication (101 and 8.31%), and Pharmacy (71 and 5.84%).

The median tuition cost in High Point, NC for private four year colleges is $34,628.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in High Point, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,903 (42.3% men and 57.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,903 students enrolled in High Point, NC, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,378 records, of which 57.3% were women and 42.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
127 degree-majors awarded
General Communication
89 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
61 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in High Point, NC was General Business Administration & Management with 127 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in High Point, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

High Point University
1,215 degrees awarded
South University-High Point
0 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was High Point University with 1,215 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 472 men were awarded degrees from institutions in High Point, NC, which is 0.635 times less than the 743 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 925 degrees mean that there were 12.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 75 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,628) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($5,124) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in High Point, NC was $167,900 in 2021, which is 0.686 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $162,000 to $167,900, a 3.64% increase. The homeownership rate in High Point, NC is 58%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in High Point, NC have an average commute time of 20.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in High Point, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in High Point, NC is $54,331. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in High Point, NC was Census Tract 162.04 with a value of $110,655, followed by Census Tract 163.04 and Census Tract 164.07, with respective values of $103,344 and $99,433.

Housing

Property

$167,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,272

$24,915

Median Property Taxes

±$1,221

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In High Point, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in High Point, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58%

Homeownership

2021

64.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58% of the housing units in High Point, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in High Point, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 162.04
Census Tract 163.04
Census Tract 164.07

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in High Point, NC was Census Tract 162.04 with a value of $110,655, followed by Census Tract 163.04 and Census Tract 164.07, with respective values of $103,344 and $99,433.

The following map shows all of the places in High Point, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,331

Median Household Income

± $3,210

42.9k

Number of Households

± 1,772

In 2021, the median household income of the 42.9k households in High Point, NC grew to $54,331 from the previous year's value of $49,649.

The following chart displays the households in High Point, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for High Point, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79%)
Carpooled (10.8%)
Worked At Home (6.22%)

In 2021, 79% of workers in High Point, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (6.22%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in High Point, NC have a shorter commute time (20.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.5% of the workforce in High Point, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in High Point, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in High Point, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in High Point, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in High Point, NC (15.8k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in High Point, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.8% of the population of High Point, NC has health coverage, with 44.3% on employee plans, 18.3% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Guilford County, NC see 1282 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0779% decrease from the previous year (1283 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1738 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 322 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Guilford County, NC.

1,282 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Guilford County, NC

Primary care physicians in Guilford County, NC see an average of 1,282 patients per year. This represents a 0.0779% decrease from the previous year (1,283 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Guilford County, NC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.2%

Uninsured

44.3%

Employer Coverage

18.3%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in High Point, NC grew by 2.9% from 10.9% to 11.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in High Point, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.