High Point, NC

Census Place

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2023 Population
115,263
1% 1-year growth
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
37.8
0.265% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
14.7%
4.54% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$61,228
4.52% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$212,400
8.09% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
53,798
0.563% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, High Point, NC had a population of 115k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $61,228. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of High Point, NC grew from 114,120 to 115,263, a 1% increase and its median household income grew from $58,582 to $61,228, a 4.52% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in High Point, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (43.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (32.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.22%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (4.4%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.98%).

None of the households in High Point, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.4% of the residents in High Point, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in High Point, NC are High Point University (1,546 degrees awarded in 2023) and South University-High Point (14 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in High Point, NC was $212,400, and the homeownership rate was 58.1%.

Most people in High Point, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in High Point, NC was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

High Point, NC is home to a population of 115k people, from which 92.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 14% of High Point, NC residents were born outside of the country (16.2k people).

In 2023, there were 1.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.9k people) in High Point, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.47k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

92.4%
2023 Citizenship
93.2%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 92.4% of High Point, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in High Point, NC was 93.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in High Point, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    49.9k ± 1.82k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    37.1k ± 1.72k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    9.47k ± 1.06k
12.3%
Hispanic Population
14.2k people

In 2023, there were 1.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.9k people) in High Point, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.47k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

12.3% of the people in High Point, NC are hispanic (14.2k people).

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Foreign-Born Population

14%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
16.2k people
12.5%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
14.3k people

As of 2023, 14% of High Point, NC residents (16.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in High Point, NC was 12.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,878 ± 419
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,022 ± 259
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,010 ± 253

High Point, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.84 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of High Point, NC employs 53.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in High Point, NC were Manufacturing (8,333 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,524 people), and Retail Trade (5,396 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($121,705), Utilities ($97,903), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,660).

Occupations

53.8k
2023 Value
± 2,091
0.563%
1 Year growth
± 5.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in High Point, NC grew at a rate of 0.563%, from 53.5k employees to 53.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in High Point, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,644 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,471 people), and Management Occupations (4,902 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of High Point, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

53.8k
2023 Value
± 2,091
0.563%
1 Year growth
± 5.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in High Point, NC grew at a rate of 0.563%, from 53.5k employees to 53.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in High Point, NC, are Manufacturing (8,333 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,524 people), and Retail Trade (5,396 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of High Point, NC, though some of these residents may live in High Point, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$44,587
Median earning men ± $2,298
$37,354
Median earning women ± $1,366

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,359), Public Administration ($58,835), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,760).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,322), Public Administration ($52,892), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,898).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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3.04%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in High Point, NC awarded 1,560 degrees. The student population of High Point, NC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,627 male students and 3,495 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in High Point, NC are White (1,156 and 75.2%), followed by Black or African American (132 and 8.59%), Hispanic or Latino (97 and 6.31%), and Two or More Races (61 and 3.97%).

The largest universities in High Point, NC by number of degrees awarded are High Point University (1,546 and 99.1%) and South University-High Point (14 and 0.897%).

The most popular majors in High Point, NC are General Business Administration & Management (201 and 12.9%), Other Communication, Journalism, & Related Programs (163 and 10.4%), and General Communication (76 and 4.87%).

The median tuition cost in High Point, NC for private four year colleges is $38,748.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in High Point, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 6,122 (42.9% men and 57.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 6,122 students enrolled in High Point, NC, 42.9% men and 57.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,481 records, of which 56.2% were women and 43.8% men.

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Concentrations

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in High Point, NC was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 63 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 1,546 degrees awarded
  2. 14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was High Point University with 1,546 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 649 men were awarded degrees from institutions in High Point, NC, which is 0.712 times less than the 911 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,156 degrees mean that there were 8.76 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 132 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,748) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($5,460) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.995% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.855% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (2.18M), Some college (1.81M), and Bachelors Degree (1.69M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in High Point, NC was $212,400 in 2023, which is 0.7 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $196,500 to $212,400, a 8.09% increase. The homeownership rate in High Point, NC is 58.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in High Point, NC have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in High Point, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$212,400
Median Property Value 2023
±$8,945
$26,177
Median Property Taxes
±$1,312

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Rent vs Own

58.1%
Homeownership
2023
63.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 58.1% of the housing units in High Point, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.1%.

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Income by Location

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Household Income

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$61,228
Median Household Income
± $4,637
45k
Number of Households
± 1,886

In 2023, the median household income of the 45k households in High Point, NC grew to $61,228 from the previous year's value of $58,582.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for High Point, NC is from High Point, NC.
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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (77%)
  2. Carpooled (10.1%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.57%)

In 2023, 77% of workers in High Point, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (8.57%).

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Commute Time

21.2 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in High Point, NC have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.2% of the workforce in High Point, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in High Point, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in High Point, NC have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in High Point, NC (15.9k out of 108k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in High Point, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

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Health

88.5% of the population of High Point, NC has health coverage, with 42.7% on employee plans, 18.8% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.63% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 317 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.6% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

11.5%
Uninsured
42.7%
Employer Coverage
18.8%
Medicaid
12.2%
Medicare
13.3%
Non-Group
1.63%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in High Point, NC grew by 0.0883% from 11.4% to 11.5%.

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