Guilford County's estimated 2026 population is 567,409 with a growth rate of 0.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Guilford County is the 3rd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 489,626 and has seen a growth of 15.89% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.5 years
Female: 38.5 years
Male: 36.3 years
There are 427,367 adults, (87,184 of whom are seniors) in Guilford County.
Female: 287,737 (52.5%)
Male: 260,203 (47.5%)
The racial composition of Guilford County includes 47.56% White, 33.85% Black or African American, 5.4% Asian, 4.38% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 260,614 | 47.56% |
| Black or African American | 185,470 | 33.85% |
| Two or more races | 46,551 | 8.5% |
| Asian | 29,591 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 24,004 | 4.38% |
| Native American | 1,585 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 125 | 0.02% |
Guilford County's average per capita income is $46,906. Household income levels show a median of $68,642. The poverty rate stands at 14.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,349 | $141,656 |
| Families | $88,156 | $117,217 |
| Households | $68,642 | $96,196 |
| Non Families | $42,566 | $59,191 |
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