Guilford County's estimated 2026 population is 570,688 with a growth rate of 1.05% 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 16.56% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Guilford County includes 49.13% White, 34.01% Black or African American, 5.17% Asian, 4.05% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (49.13%)
Black or African American (34.01%)
Two or more races (7.27%)
Asian (5.17%)
Other race (4.05%)
Native American (0.36%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.01%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 266,751 | 49.13% |
| Black or African American | 184,691 | 34.01% |
| Two or more races | 39,491 | 7.27% |
| Asian | 28,082 | 5.17% |
| Other race | 21,969 | 4.05% |
| Native American | 1,937 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 66 | 0.01% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Guilford County's average per capita income is $45,173. Household income levels show a median of $66,027. The poverty rate stands at 15.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $108,301 | $137,754 |
| Families | $84,325 | $112,361 |
| Households | $66,027 | $93,015 |
| Non Families | $41,914 | $57,966 |
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