Randolph County, North Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Randolph County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 145,322. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Randolph County is 41.4 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Randolph County is $59,047. This is 16% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $171,600. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $259,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Randolph County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Randolph County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.6%. The Black or African American population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 20.3%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% 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 84.0%.