Iredell County's 2026 population is estimated at 218,461, reflecting a 2.85% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Iredell County is the 13th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 159,788 and has grown 36.72% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.8 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 39.7 years
There are 152,795 adults, (32,939 of whom are seniors) in Iredell County.
Female: 99,245 (50.5%)
Male: 97,299 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Iredell County includes 74.07% White, 11.24% Black or African American, 4.75% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 145,582 | 74.07% |
| Black or African American | 22,101 | 11.24% |
| Two or more races | 14,342 | 7.3% |
| Other race | 9,327 | 4.75% |
| Asian | 4,801 | 2.44% |
| Native American | 351 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.02% |
Iredell County 's average per capita income is $50,503. Household income levels show a median of $81,419. The poverty rate stands at 10.03%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $113,437 | $151,625 |
| Families | $96,131 | $131,978 |
| Households | $81,419 | $113,658 |
| Non Families | $44,954 | $65,023 |
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