Iredell County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Iredell County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 191,800. It is the 14th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Iredell County is 40.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Iredell County is $78,678. This is 13% higher than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 31% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $292,300. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Iredell County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.5% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.3%.

Education

33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% 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 91.2%.