Granville County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Granville County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 61,439. It is the 46th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Granville County is 42.5 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Granville County is $70,975. This is 2% higher than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $235,700. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Granville County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.1%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.6%.