Randolph County, North Carolina Demographics 2026
Randolph County, North Carolina has a population of 146,348, the 22nd most populous county in North Carolina. The median household income is $61,022 and the median home value is $197,100. The poverty rate is 14.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Randolph County Quick Facts
How Randolph 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 | 145,322 | 146,348 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $59,047 | $61,022 | +3.3% |
| Median home value | $171,600 | $197,100 | +14.9% |
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 Randolph County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheboro | 27,580 | $47,197 | 19.7% | $188,100 |
| Trinity | 7,111 | $82,664 | 11.7% | $216,600 |
| Randleman | 4,644 | $53,456 | 32.6% | $184,700 |
| Liberty | 2,682 | $39,663 | 16.6% | $194,500 |
| Ramseur | 2,150 | $35,923 | 47.7% | $155,300 |
| Franklinville | 1,131 | $52,805 | 18.2% | $123,600 |
| Staley | 456 | $80,250 | 11.2% | $132,500 |
| Seagrove | 407 | $64,926 | 14.5% | $157,500 |
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Population Overview
Randolph County is located in North Carolina with a total population of 146,348. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 100 in North Carolina. The county encompasses 8 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 $61,022. This is 16% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $197,100. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 72.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 66.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Randolph County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.0%. The Black or African American population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 20.0%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.
Education
17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 84.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Randolph 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 Randolph County, North Carolina?
Randolph County has a population of 146,348, making it the 22nd most populous county in North Carolina.
What is the median income in Randolph County?
The median household income in Randolph County is $61,022 with a poverty rate of 14.5%.
How many cities are in Randolph County, North Carolina?
Randolph County contains 8 Census-designated places.