Iredell County, North Carolina Population 2022
Iredell County, North Carolina's estimated population is 192,228 with a growth rate of 1.84% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Iredell County, North Carolina is the 15th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 159,778 and has seen a growth of 20.31% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 5,435 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 8,856 | 3,421 | 62.94% |
| 1810 | 10,972 | 2,116 | 23.89% |
| 1820 | 13,071 | 2,099 | 19.13% |
| 1830 | 14,918 | 1,847 | 14.13% |
| 1840 | 15,685 | 767 | 5.14% |
| 1850 | 14,719 | -966 | -6.16% |
| 1860 | 15,347 | 628 | 4.27% |
| 1870 | 16,931 | 1,584 | 10.32% |
| 1880 | 22,675 | 5,744 | 33.93% |
| 1890 | 25,462 | 2,787 | 12.29% |
| 1900 | 29,064 | 3,602 | 14.15% |
| 1910 | 34,315 | 5,251 | 18.07% |
| 1920 | 37,956 | 3,641 | 10.61% |
| 1930 | 46,693 | 8,737 | 23.02% |
| 1940 | 50,424 | 3,731 | 7.99% |
| 1950 | 56,303 | 5,879 | 11.66% |
| 1960 | 62,526 | 6,223 | 11.05% |
| 1970 | 72,197 | 9,671 | 15.47% |
| 1980 | 82,538 | 10,341 | 14.32% |
| 1990 | 92,931 | 10,393 | 12.59% |
| 2010 | 159,778 | 66,847 | 71.93% |
| 2011 | 161,037 | 1,259 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 162,670 | 1,633 | 1.01% |
| 2013 | 164,582 | 1,912 | 1.18% |
| 2014 | 166,498 | 1,916 | 1.16% |
| 2015 | 169,453 | 2,955 | 1.77% |
| 2016 | 172,466 | 3,013 | 1.78% |
| 2017 | 175,634 | 3,168 | 1.84% |
| 2018 | 178,332 | 2,698 | 1.54% |
| 2019 | 181,806 | 3,474 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 185,280 | 3,474 | 1.91% |
| 2021 | 188,754 | 3,474 | 1.88% |
| 2022 | 192,228 | 3,474 | 1.84% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 143,147 | 80.04% |
| Black or African American | 21,605 | 12.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 550 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 4,365 | 2.44% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 135 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race | 3,784 | 2.12% |
| Two or More Races | 5,267 | 2.94% |
Iredell County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 68,374 | 2.6 | 71.9 |
| Married | 37,563 | 3.1 | 84 |
| Male | 3,532 | 3.02 | 56 |
| Female | 8,731 | 3.18 | 55 |
| Non Family | 18,548 | 1.22 | 58.1 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,995 | 3.23% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7,950 | 6.44% |
| High School Graduate | 34,043 | 27.56% |
| Some College | 27,792 | 22.50% |
| Associates Degree | 13,051 | 10.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25,574 | 20.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 11,124 | 9.01% |
Iredell County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 56 | 56 | 40 |
| Asian | 3,122 | 2,860 | 1,698 |
| 2+ Races | 2,160 | 2,024 | 793 |
| White | 97,484 | 90,371 | 30,804 |
| Hispanic | 7,438 | 4,978 | 1,370 |
| Black | 13,883 | 11,999 | 2,386 |
| Other Race | 2,167 | 1,230 | 270 |
| Native American | 412 | 356 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 71.43%.
$40,019
Average Earnings
$50,305
Average Male
$31,048
Average Female
Iredell County, North Carolina Language by Age
Iredell County, North Carolina Language
90.83% of Iredell County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 9.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.90% of the population.
Iredell County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 539 | 137 | 25.42% |
| Black | 21,327 | 4,267 | 20.01% |
| Hispanic | 13,658 | 2,639 | 19.32% |
| Multiple | 5,183 | 671 | 12.95% |
| White | 134,046 | 9,745 | 7.27% |
| Asian | 4,365 | 130 | 2.98% |
| Other | 636 | NaN% |
9.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.60%
Male Poverty Rate
10.97%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Iredell County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Iredell County, North Carolina is Native, with 25.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Iredell County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.48%.
Iredell County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.6%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Iredell County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Iredell County, North Carolina Marriage
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 35-44.
Iredell County, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,169 | 7.27% |
| Black | 790 | 4.97% |
| Native American | 9 | 2.13% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.71% |
| Other Race | 85 | 2.90% |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 3.66% |
| Hispanic | 193 | 2.15% |
Iredell County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
6.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.4%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
52.41%
Born in Iredell County, North Carolina
93.51%
Native Born
6.49%
Foreign Born
4.19%
Non Citizen
2.30%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.51% of Iredell County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 52.41% having been born in North Carolina. 4.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990