High Point, NC β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Randolph County Β· North Carolina

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for High Point based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
High Point
National Avg
North Carolina Avg
Population: 73Income: 41Home Value: 21Safety: 100Education: 32Median Age: 63Climate: 50Cost of Living: 51

Quick Stats

Population

115,263

2023 ACS

Median Income

$61,228

2023

Median Home Value

$212,400

2023

Median Rent

$1,062

2023

Median Age

37.8

Unemployment

5.6%

Cost of Living Index

102.2

100 = national avg

High Point is a city in Randolph County, North Carolina, with a population of 115,263 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. High Point is one of the communities in North Carolina.

The median household income in High Point is $61,228, and the median home value is $212,400. The cost of living index is 102.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,062 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, and the median age is 37.8 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

115,263

Male

56,039

48.6%

Female

59,224

51.4%

Median Age

37.8

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

22.4%

High School or Higher

37.9%

Foreign Born

14.2%

Veterans

5.0%

Married

36.7%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.650

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

46.1%

Foreign Born

14.2%

White
46.1%
Black
32.7%
Asian
8.2%
Native American
0.4%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More
8.2%
Other
4.4%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

12.3%

14,200 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

87.7%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
7,572 (53.3%)
Puerto Rican
1,538 (10.8%)
Cuban
265 (1.9%)
Dominican
407 (2.9%)
Salvadoran
616 (4.3%)
Guatemalan
508 (3.6%)
Colombian
461 (3.2%)
Honduran
835 (5.9%)
Ecuadorian
200 (1.4%)
Peruvian
106 (0.7%)
Other Hispanic
1,698 (12.0%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,352 (14.3%)
Chinese
769 (8.1%)
Filipino
627 (6.6%)
Vietnamese
833 (8.8%)
Korean
240 (2.5%)
Japanese
26 (0.3%)
Pakistani
2,456 (25.9%)
Cambodian
20 (0.2%)
Hmong
32 (0.3%)
Thai
119 (1.3%)
Laotian
1,181 (12.4%)
Other Asian
1,831 (19.3%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
1 (8.3%)
Other Pacific Islander
16 (133.3%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
484 (100.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

107,739

English Only

78.7%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

10,621 speakers

Limited English

9.1%

Language Distribution

Spanish
10,621 (9.9%)
Other Indo-European
4,719 (4.4%)
Other Asian
2,151 (2.0%)
Other Languages
933 (0.9%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
923 (0.9%)
Tagalog
771 (0.7%)
Chinese
743 (0.7%)
German
633 (0.6%)
Vietnamese
523 (0.5%)
Arabic
478 (0.4%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

90.9%

Limited English Proficiency

9.1%

Spanish
45.8% limited English
Other Indo-European
41.0% limited English
Other Asian
42.1% limited English
Other Languages
71.5% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
19.7% limited English
Tagalog
22.7% limited English
Chinese
42.5% limited English
German
5.5% limited English
Vietnamese
45.3% limited English
Arabic
35.1% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

5,795

5.0% of population

Disability Rate

26.6%

1,541 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$41,293

Unemployment Rate

4.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
17.6%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
20.0%
Vietnam
33.3%
Korea
3.7%
World War II
1.6%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
10.7%
35-54
20.5%
55-64
22.0%
65-74
26.7%
75+
20.1%

Male Veterans

5,239

90.4%

Female Veterans

556

9.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$41,293

Non-Veteran Income

$33,732

Difference

$7,561

22.4% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,541

Without Disability

4,254

Disability Rate

26.6%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

53,559

#1 Ancestry

English

9.0% (10,385)

#2 Ancestry

German

7.2% (8,309)

#3 Ancestry

American

6.4% (7,405)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
9.0%
German
7.2%
American
6.4%
Irish
5.5%
Italian
3.1%
European
2.6%
Scottish
2.4%
Sub-Saharan African
2.1%
Scotch-Irish
1.5%
French
1.1%
West Indian
1.0%
Polish
0.9%
Arab
0.7%
Dutch
0.6%
Swedish
0.4%
Greek
0.3%
Russian
0.2%
Norwegian
0.2%
Welsh
0.2%
British
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

45,043

Family Households

27,863

61.9%

Married Couples

18,863

41.9%

Non-Family Households

17,180

38.1%

Single Mother Households

6,587

14.6%

Single Father Households

2,413

5.4%

Living Alone

14,430

32.0%

Children Under 18

Total Children

21,568

In Married Couple

14,986

69.5%

With Single Mother

5,433

25.2%

With Single Father

1,149

5.3%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$80,215

Married Couple Income

$99,527

Single Mother Income

$45,660

Single Father Income

$71,052

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.3

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

1,970

Grandparents Responsible

529

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$61,228

-16% vs national

Per Capita Income

$34,492

-7% vs national

Poverty Rate

14.7%

+8% vs national

Gini Index

0.4663

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.6%

+8% vs national

SNAP Recipients

17.6%

of households

How High Point Compares

High Point vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. High Point is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in High Point. The median household income here is $61,228.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
16.6%
$25-50K
25.0%
$50-75K
16.1%
$75-100K
12.8%
$100-150K
16.0%
$150-200K
6.5%
$200K+
6.9%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.6%

-3% vs NC avg

Labor Force

57,092

Employed

53,798

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

22.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

37.9%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.8

Work from Home

8.6%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

102.2

100 = national avg

+2.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$44,956

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$106,259

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
113.6
Food
96.8
Transportation
93.6
Healthcare
97.4
Utilities
100.8

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,213

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,330

per month

The median household income in High Point, NC is $61,228, which is 16.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $34,492. The poverty rate of 14.7% is lower than the NC state average of 16.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4663, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, compared to the state average of 5.8%. The labor force is 57,092. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 77.0% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 102.2, which is 2.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 113.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $44,956 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$260,000

Median List Price

$273,500

Price Per Sq Ft

$155

Days on Market

51

Active Inventory

325

Months of Supply

4.1

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$243,375

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,444

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

11.3%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

32.4%

Sale-to-List Ratio

94.9%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
11.3%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
32.4%
Listings with Price Drops
23.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↓ 3.0%List Price ↓ 7.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

80

New Listings

130

Pending Sales

105

Homes Sold ↓ 47.4%New Listings ↓ 3.0%Pending ↓ 45.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$155

Median List $/SF

$175

Sale $/SF ↓ 3.7%List $/SF ↑ 10.8%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in High Point, NC? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Greensboro-High Point, NC metro area, home prices have risen 315.9% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 107.4%. The 10-year growth rate is 108.7%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 63.9%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 11.7%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Greensboro-High Point, NC housing market rather than High Point alone.

40yr ↑ 315.9%20yr ↑ 107.4%10yr ↑ 108.7%5yr ↑ 63.9%2yr ↑ 11.7%Q4 1978 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Greensboro-High Point, NC

High Point vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. High Point is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$212,400

Median Rent

$1,062

Total Housing Units

48,990

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Owner Occupied

58.1%

Renter Occupied

41.9%

Median Property Tax

$2,187

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,114

Housing Types

Single Family
71.6%
Multi-Family
27.3%
Mobile Home
1.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,187

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.03%

of home value

Median Home Value

$212,400

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,424

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,187) by the median home value ($212,400). In High Point, NC, this works out to an effective rate of 1.03%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in High Point, NC is $260,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 51 days on the market. 11.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.1 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $155. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,444/month. About 58.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1987. There are 48,990 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,187. The effective tax rate is 1.03%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.57

per 1,000 residents

+76% vs national

Property Crime Rate

24.56

per 1,000 residents

+43% vs national

Total Crimes

3,427

2024

Violent Clearance

45%

cases solved

Property Clearance

22%

cases solved

YoY Change

+2.2%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How High Point Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

High Point vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. High Point is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 19.1%Property ↓ 27.6%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

High Point police solve 133% of murder cases but only 10% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent30.03133.3%
RapeViolent150.1333.3%
RobberyViolent920.7840.2%
Aggravated AssaultViolent4253.6145.2%
BurglaryProperty4043.4329.2%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,77715.1125.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty7086.029.7%

High Point, NC reported 538 violent crimes and 2,889 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.57 per 1,000 residents is 75.9% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 45% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,777 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 52.9% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20245382,8894.5724.56
20235172,9384.4825.44
20226323,0905.5327.04
20216083,1915.3127.87
20207883,4306.9330.16
20198303,7267.3332.89
20186853,6826.0932.72
20177854,1616.9937.03
20167213,9836.4735.74
20156203,7225.6533.94

School Shootings

Source: The Washington Post

Total Incidents

1

Total Killed

0

Total Injured

0

DateSchoolKilledInjuredTypeWeapon
Dec 11, 2017High Point Central High School00targetedhandgun

Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

80.6

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

79.4

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

49.9

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

21.8

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

22

Public Assistance

$8.7M

Individual Assistance

$2.4M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

11 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $11.1M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storm β†’Winter StormJan 2026β€”β€”
Tropical Storm Debby β†’Tropical StormAug 2024β€”β€”
Hurricane Ian β†’HurricaneOct 2022$70Kβ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding β†’Severe StormMay 2020$52Kβ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$85K$2.3M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Hurricane Dorian β†’HurricaneSep 2019β€”β€”
Tropical Storm Michael β†’HurricaneJan 2019$1.0Mβ€”
Hurricane Florence β†’HurricaneSep 2018$1.6M$126K
Hurricane Florence β†’HurricaneSep 2018β€”β€”
Hurricane Matthew β†’HurricaneOct 2016$113Kβ€”
Hurricane Matthew β†’HurricaneOct 2016β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe Ice StormMar 2014$942Kβ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Hurricane Ivan β†’HurricaneSep 2004β€”$2K
Ice Storm β†’Severe Ice StormMar 2003$51Kβ€”
Severe Ice Storm β†’Severe Ice StormDec 2002$3.0Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storm β†’Severe StormJan 2000$1.7Mβ€”
Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarati… β†’HurricaneSep 1999$45Kβ€”
Hurricane Floyd Emergency Declarations β†’HurricaneSep 1999β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 28 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

65

Total Claims Paid

$395,181

Avg Claim Payout

$6,080

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

2

Federal Funding

$10,500

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.00

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$10,500
800.1: Miscellaneous1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

High Point has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, winter weather. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (11 declarations). 65 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $8,688,930 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,429,719 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.7%

1.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.1%

0.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.0%

1.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.8%

1.2pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.9%

Arthritis

26.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.1%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

17.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.1%

Loneliness

34.3%

Lack of Support

25.1%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

34.5%

Mobility

15.1%

Cognitive

16.1%

Hearing

6.9%

Vision

6.6%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

9.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

High Point has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.1%, 0.6pp above the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.6 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.8 mi

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center10.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, The13.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center19.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Novant Health Medical Park Hospital19.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5β€”
Randolph Hospital21.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

118,399

Violations (5yr)

2

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
HIGH POINT, CITY OF118,3992

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

1

Total COβ‚‚e

106.8K MT

Top Emitter

Kersey Valley MSW Landfill

106.8K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
Kersey Valley MSW Landfill
City Of High Point North Carolina
Waste106,753

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 1 water system serving the area. 2 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 1 industrial facility reports greenhouse gas emissions totaling 106.8K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

77.0%

-2% vs national

Public Transit

0.8%

-16% vs national

Work From Home

8.6%

-8% vs national

Carpool

10.1%

Walk / Bike

1.6%

combined

How High Point's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

10

2023

6-Year Avg

7

fatalities/yr

Cyclist

2

Nighttime

5

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231010002
202266010
202188020
202044010
201988401
201877200

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for High Point, NC covers travel times and transportation modes. 77.0% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 8.6% work from home, which is below the NC state average of 9.4%. 10.1% of workers carpool. 1.3% walk to work. In 2023, there were 10 traffic fatalities from 10 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

89.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

72.5%

of households

No Internet

8.0%

of households

Total Households

45,043

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
72.5%
Cellular Data Plan
83.6%
Satellite
5.6%
Cellular Only (no wired)
14.9%
No Internet Access
8.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

94.5%

of households

Smartphone

89.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

75.7%

of households

Tablet

60.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
94.5%
Smartphone
89.5%
Desktop / Laptop
75.7%
Tablet
60.1%
Smartphone Only
12.6%
No Computer
5.5%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.1Β’

per kWh

-18% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.6Β’

per kWh

-22% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.8Β’

per kWh

-21% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$144

residential

+1% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

17% below the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in North Carolina averages 14.1Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $144. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

High Point vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

118,399

Violations (5yr)

2

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
HIGH POINT, CITY OFCommunitySurface water118,3992

89.3% of households in High Point have broadband internet access. 72.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.0% of households have no internet access. 12.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 118,399 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. High Point is located in Randolph County, NC. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in High Point.

Election Overview

Source: Randolph County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

15,951

21.0%

GOP Votes

59,357

78.3%

Total Votes

75,841

Margin

R+57.2%

Shift from 2020

R+0.9pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+57.2%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202415,95159,35775,84121.0%78.3%R+57.2
202015,61856,89473,31621.3%77.6%R+56.3
201613,07449,15663,61520.5%77.3%R+56.7

In the 2024 presidential election, Randolph County recorded 75,841 total votes. Republicans won the county with 78.3% of the vote compared to 21.0% for Democrats, a margin of R+57.2%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+0.9pp from the previous election.

Public Records Request

Source: highpointnc.gov

Submit a public records request to High Point β€” The direct link to the FOIA portal was found on the Public Records Request page. The email address for the City Clerk, Sandra Keeney, was found by searching for her staff directory entry..

Source: highpointnc.gov

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

552

Total Assets

$2.8B

Total Income

$1.4B

Per 10K Residents

47.9

nonprofits

-38.1% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

69

Median Assets

$471K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
102
Human Services
70
Education
38
Philanthropy
37
Arts & Culture
32
Youth Development
32
Recreation & Sports
22
Community Improvement
21
Health Care
16
Housing & Shelter
12
Crime & Legal
8
Environment
7
Animal-Related
7
Mental Health
7
Public Benefit
7
Voluntary Health
6
Food & Agriculture
5
Public Safety
4
Civil Rights
3
Employment
2
International
2
Unknown
2
Mutual Benefit
1
87.3%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $2.4B of $2.8B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in High Point

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITYEducation$1.2B$512.4M2009
HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTHHealth Care$487.6M$502.9M1945
R B TERRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$202.5M$29.5M1999
MARYFIELD INCHuman Services$167.6M$38.1M1946
HIGH POINT COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$115.4M$8.5M1991
FOUNDATION FOR A HEALTHY HIGH POINTPhilanthropy$57.0M$76.0M2014
HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATIONHealth Care$56.6M$5.6M2010
HOSPICE OF THE PIEDMONT INCβ€”$42.8M$34.6M1982
YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF HIGH POINTHuman Services$29.5M$14.7M1942
PHOENIX ACADEMY FOUNDATION INCEducation$28.9M$1.8M2024
NIDO & MARIANA QUBEIN CHILDRENS MUSEUMArts & Culture$28.1M$2.1M2019
THE WILSON FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$22.9M$10.9M1997
TRENT RAGLAND JR TRUSTPhilanthropy$22.6M$6.3M1961
MEREDITH SLANE FINCH MICHENER FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$16.6M$17.9M2020
JOSEPH CANNON CHRISTMAS TR UWPhilanthropy$15.0M$7.5M1974
WESTCHESTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL INCEducation$13.8M$10.5M1967
AMERICAN HOME FURNISHINGS HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$12.3M$2.6M2000
PPRC NURSING HOME INCHealth Care$11.8M$16.5M1970
HIGH POINT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INCEducation$11.5M$9.0M1997
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER HIGH POINT INCYouth Development$10.7M$6.6M1998
HIGH POINT CHAMBER FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$9.1M$2.6M2004
THE COMMUNITY CLINIC OF HIGH POINT INCHealth Care$8.0M$6.6M1993
UNITED WAY OF GREATER HIGH POINT INCPhilanthropy$7.6M$5.6M1942
PHOENIX ACADEMY INCEducation$7.6M$16.4M1999
AMERICAN BASEBALL COACHESRecreation & Sports$7.1M$5.2M1995
NATIONAL AMBUCS INCCommunity Improvement$6.8M$4.2M1996
FURNITURE LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONPhilanthropy$6.3M$987K2015
PPRC SENIOR LIVING INCHousing & Shelter$5.5M$1.3M1970
PROVIDENCE PLACE ASSISTED LIVING INCHuman Services$5.2M$4.6M1970
YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF HIGH POINT NC INCHuman Services$5.1M$2.3M1952
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCHousing & Shelter$4.8M$2.1M1987
WILLIAM COLTRANE & NORMA CRAFT CANNONPhilanthropy$4.5M$1.4M2007
PIEDMONT TRIAD AMBULANCE & RESCUE INCHealth Care$4.3M$7.2M1972
PIEDMONT SCHOOL INCβ€”$4.3M$2.3M1984
YOUTH UNLIMITED INCCrime & Legal$4.1M$1.6M1971
OPEN DOOR MINISTRIES OF HIGH POINT FOUNDATION INCReligion$4.1M$422K2017
PPRC SENIO RLIVING INCHuman Services$4.1M$1.2M1970
ALCOHOL & DRUG SERVICES OF GUILFORD INCMental Health$3.7M$3.9M1996
WEST END MINISTRIESCrime & Legal$3.6M$4.4M2003
GLOBAL MISSIONS FOUNDATION INCInternational$3.5M$214K2000
RJB EDUCATION EQUITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.4M$84K2010
WESTCHESTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL ENDOWMENTβ€”$3.4M$300K1983
A PAT & KATHRYNE L BROWN FOUNDATION INCβ€”$3.3M$920K1992
BHUPEN AND CHETNA PATEL FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.0M$1.5M2023
FOSCUE PLANTATION HOUSE RESTORATIONArts & Culture$2.8M$121K1973
THEATRE ART GALLERIESArts & Culture$2.8M$1.1M1993
YMCA OF GREATER HIGH POINT FOUNDATION INCHuman Services$2.3M$1.1M2013
HORSEPOWER FOUNDATIONHuman Services$2.2M$348K2013
THOMAS HENRY WILSON & FAMILY FDNβ€”$2.1M$473K1971
FORWARD HIGH POINT FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$2.0M$102K2009

High Point, NC has 552 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $2.8B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 102 organizations. 69 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 47.9 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

383

Total Approved

$182.8M

Jobs Supported

4,807

Per 10K Residents

33.2

SBA loans

-51.1% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

88

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

48 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)89% of all loans

Loans

339

Total Amount

$143.7M

Avg Loan

$424,034

Median Loan

$150,000

SBA Guaranteed

$105.8M(74%)

Jobs Supported

3,591

50411% of all loans

Loans

44

Total Amount

$39.1M

Avg Loan

$887,727

Median Loan

$624,000

7(a) β€” 89%504 β€” 11%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

88

23% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$66.9M

37% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$760,292

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services49 loans
NAICS 72
$24.6M
Retail Trade47 loans
NAICS 44
$16.3M
Wholesale Trade31 loans
NAICS 42
$15.9M
Other Services30 loans
NAICS 81
$7.6M
Manufacturing29 loans
NAICS 33
$25.3M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Packrite Llc6$12.6M
Electronic Data Magnetics Inc8$12.5M
Futron Incorporated5$5.6M
Anco Equipment & Services Llc2$5.0M
Go-forth Pest Control, Inc.1$3.9M
Sare Investments Inc.1$3.3M
Lim Asset Management Llc1$3.0M
Puroast Coffee Company Inc.1$2.9M
Metal Works of High Point Inc.1$2.7M
336 Firearms Llc4$2.7M

High Point, NC has received 383 SBA loans totaling $182.8M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 339 loans (89% of the total), supporting 3,591 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 44 loans totaling $39.1M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in High Point is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 48 loans. That works out to 33.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

10

Total Population

271,140

Avg Median Income

-$66,605,127

Avg Home Value

-$66,472,987

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
272354,963$101,440$281,200$1,93213.3
2726025,941$41,817$111,900$79612.4
2726226,137$64,395$212,500$1,05413.2
2726321,294$52,637$171,900$92439.0
2726550,123$70,929$239,400$1,12341.5
272681,324N/AN/AN/A0.1
2728214,729$86,270$267,400$1,37414.7
2728457,119$80,739$259,500$1,08678.8
2740752,583$59,308$203,800$1,11329.4
2740916,927$57,862$189,200$1,17319.9

High Point, NC has 10 ZIP codes with a combined population of 271,140. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$66,605,127. The average median home value is -$66,472,987. The average median monthly rent is -$66,665,609.

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