Asheboro is a city located in Randolph County North Carolina. Asheboro has a 2024 population of 27,894. Asheboro is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually and its population has increased by 2.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,222 in 2020.
The average household income in Asheboro is $57,960 with a poverty rate of 21.63%. The median age in Asheboro is 36 years: 35.9 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Asheboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,591 | 64.87% |
| Other race | 3,896 | 14.37% |
| Black or African American | 3,785 | 13.96% |
| Two or more races | 1,388 | 5.12% |
| Asian | 286 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 111 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.22% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,084 | 2.37 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Non Family | 4,770 | 1.12 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Married | 4,200 | 3.31 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Female | 1,630 | 3.36 | 28.7 | 71.3 |
| Male | 484 | 3.18 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
48.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,890 | 10.66% |
| Associates Degree | 1,563 | 8.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,258 | 12.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,058 | 5.96% |
| High School Graduate | 5,418 | 30.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,268 | 7.15% |
| Some College | 4,282 | 24.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,277 | 10,304 | 2,580 |
| Hispanic | 3,766 | 2,101 | 279 |
| Black | 2,120 | 1,642 | 308 |
| Other Race | 1,921 | 971 | 99 |
| 2+ Races | 708 | 598 | 181 |
| Asian | 189 | 189 | 83 |
| Native American | 74 | 58 | 19 |
| Islander | 60 | 41 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,742 | $45,841 | $45,674 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,639 | $65,300 | $59,044 |
| High School Graduate | $33,434 | $36,036 | $28,971 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,799 | $38,031 | $23,497 |
| Overall | $34,413 | $37,738 | $31,096 |
| Some College | $31,756 | $34,083 | $30,177 |
$34,413
Average Earnings
$37,738
Average Male
$31,096
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.93% of Asheboro residents speak only English, while 29.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,958 | 2,196 | 15.73% |
| Hispanic | 7,615 | 1,665 | 21.86% |
| Black | 3,685 | 1,461 | 39.65% |
| Other | 3,854 | 792 | 20.55% |
| Multiple | 1,359 | 476 | 35.03% |
| Native | 111 | 68 | 61.26% |
| Asian | 286 | 44 | 15.38% |
21.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.89%
Male Poverty Rate
24.49%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Asheboro is Native, with 61.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Asheboro is Asian, with 15.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.46% |
| High School | 19.8% |
| Some College | 15.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 17.06% |
| Female Employed | 16.98% |
| Male Employed | 7.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,327 | $67,517 |
| Households | $44,405 | $57,960 |
| Married Families | $69,425 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,307 | $41,849 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.7%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,489
Number of Veterans
1,340
Male Veterans
149
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 587 |
| First Gulf War | 334 |
| Second Gulf War | 231 |
| Korea | 98 |
| World War II | 32 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 538 |
| 65 to 74 | 354 |
| 55 to 64 | 295 |
| 35 to 54 | 162 |
| 18 to 34 | 140 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,327 | 9.35% |
| Black | 116 | 4.52% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 4.8% |
| Native American | 7 | 8.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.74%
Born in Asheboro
87.73%
Native Born
12.27%
Foreign Born
9.67%
Non Citizen
2.6%
Naturalized
87.73% of Asheboro residents were born in the United States, with 61.74% having been born in North Carolina. 9.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28,734 | 168 | 0.59% |
| 2028 | 28,566 | 168 | 0.59% |
| 2027 | 28,398 | 168 | 0.6% |
| 2026 | 28,230 | 168 | 0.6% |
| 2025 | 28,062 | 168 | 0.6% |
| 2024 | 27,894 | 168 | 0.61% |
| 2023 | 27,726 | 196 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 27,530 | 156 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 27,374 | 152 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 27,222 | 1,351 | 5.22% |
| 2019 | 25,871 | 90 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 25,781 | -10 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 25,791 | -61 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 25,852 | 66 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 25,786 | -43 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 25,829 | -16 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 25,845 | 190 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 25,655 | 141 | 0.55% |
| 2011 | 25,514 | 69 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 25,445 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,672 | 5,310 | 32.45% |
| 1990 | 16,362 | 1,110 | 7.28% |
| 1980 | 15,252 | 4,455 | 41.26% |
| 1970 | 10,797 | 1,348 | 14.27% |
| 1960 | 9,449 | 1,748 | 22.7% |
| 1950 | 7,701 | 720 | 10.31% |
| 1940 | 6,981 | 1,960 | 39.04% |
| 1930 | 5,021 | 2,462 | 96.21% |
| 1920 | 2,559 | -26,175 | -91.09% |