Iredell County, North Carolina Demographics 2026
Iredell County, North Carolina has a population of 196,544, the 14th most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $81,419 and the median home value is $321,400. The poverty rate is 10.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Iredell County Quick Facts
How Iredell County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 191,800 | 196,544 | +2.5% |
| Median household income | $78,678 | $81,419 | +3.5% |
| Median home value | $292,300 | $321,400 | +10.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 58 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Iredell County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mooresville | 52,381 | $89,647 | 7.3% | $390,900 |
| Statesville | 29,894 | $52,880 | 20.4% | $248,000 |
| Lake Norman of Iredell | 12,494 | $173,542 | 2.5% | $887,400 |
| Troutman | 3,995 | $98,462 | 6.1% | $398,800 |
| Stony Point | 1,372 | $73,209 | 1.7% | $171,800 |
| Harmony | 967 | $80,288 | 6.1% | $126,400 |
| Love Valley | 159 | N/A | 40.9% | $98,900 |
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Population Overview
Iredell County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 196,544. It is the 14th most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Iredell County is 40.8 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Iredell County is $81,419. This is 12% higher than the state median of $72,388. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $321,400. Housing costs are 11% higher than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Iredell County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.1%.
Education
34.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Iredell County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against North Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Iredell County, North Carolina?
Iredell County has a population of 196,544, making it the 14th most populous county in North Carolina.
What is the median income in Iredell County?
The median household income in Iredell County is $81,419 with a poverty rate of 10.0%.
How many cities are in Iredell County, North Carolina?
Iredell County contains 7 Census-designated places.