Guilford County's 2026 population is estimated at 570,688, reflecting a 1.05% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Guilford County is the 3rd largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 489,626 and has grown 16.56% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.5 years
Female: 38.5 years
Male: 36.3 years
There are 427,367 adults, (87,184 of whom are seniors) in Guilford County.
Female: 287,737 (52.5%)
Male: 260,203 (47.5%)
The racial composition of Guilford County includes 47.56% White, 33.85% Black or African American, 5.4% Asian, 4.38% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 260,614 | 47.56% |
| Black or African American | 185,470 | 33.85% |
| Two or more races | 46,551 | 8.5% |
| Asian | 29,591 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 24,004 | 4.38% |
| Native American | 1,585 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 125 | 0.02% |
Guilford County 's average per capita income is $46,906. Household income levels show a median of $68,642. The poverty rate stands at 14.58%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,349 | $141,656 |
| Families | $88,156 | $117,217 |
| Households | $68,642 | $96,196 |
| Non Families | $42,566 | $59,191 |
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