High Point, NC

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114,120
TOTAL POPULATION
55,324
MALE POPULATION
58,796
FEMALE POPULATION
94.09
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.28
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,222
PER CAPITA INCOME
$76,644
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,582
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
21.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
78.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,471
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
57,106
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

High Point Zip Codes

High Point Area Codes

Race in High Point

The most populous races in High Point are White / Caucasian (55,904 | 49.0%), Black / African American (36,808 | 32.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (12,197 | 10.7%).
Race in High Point
Race# Population% Population
Asian8,9127.8%
Black / African American36,80832.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific120.0%
Hispanic or Latino12,19710.7%
Native / Alaskan4800.4%
White / Caucasian55,90449.0%
Two or more Races7,8886.9%
Some other Race4,1163.6%
Total114,120100.0%

Ancestry in High Point

The most populous ancestries reported in High Point are English (10,450 | 9.2%), German (8,933 | 7.8%), Irish (6,633 | 5.8%), Mexican (6,120 | 5.4%), and American (5,194 | 4.5%), together accounting for 32.7% of all High Point residents.
Ancestry in High Point
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan120.0%
African1,0951.0%
Albanian90.0%
American5,1944.5%
Apache60.0%
Arab6530.6%
Arapaho220.0%
Argentinean2120.2%
Armenian90.0%
Australian340.0%
Austrian810.1%
Bangladeshi430.0%
Basque350.0%
Belgian1390.1%
Bermudan270.0%
Bhutanese990.1%
Bolivian200.0%
Brazilian500.0%
British2240.2%
British West Indian390.0%
Bulgarian220.0%
Burmese4280.4%
Canadian1630.1%
Central American1,9471.7%
Central American Indian270.0%
Cherokee2870.3%
Chickasaw20.0%
Chilean300.0%
Chippewa30.0%
Choctaw330.0%
Colombian5020.4%
Costa Rican230.0%
Croatian220.0%
Crow170.0%
Cuban5450.5%
Czech420.0%
Czechoslovakian450.0%
Danish1940.2%
Dominican3700.3%
Dutch6570.6%
Eastern European1180.1%
Ecuadorian1110.1%
Egyptian1210.1%
English10,4509.2%
Estonian30.0%
Ethiopian1380.1%
European3,2722.9%
Finnish270.0%
French1,2341.1%
French Canadian1530.1%
German8,9337.8%
Ghanaian1400.1%
Greek2810.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro1930.2%
Guatemalan3900.3%
Haitian1990.2%
Honduran6630.6%
Hungarian1500.1%
Icelander170.0%
Indian (Asian)9440.8%
Indonesian6080.5%
Iranian370.0%
Iraqi450.0%
Irish6,6335.8%
Iroquois140.0%
Israeli50.0%
Italian3,7593.3%
Jamaican2270.2%
Japanese260.0%
Korean4800.4%
Laotian70.0%
Lebanese860.1%
Liberian380.0%
Lithuanian1170.1%
Lumbee4610.4%
Malaysian1,0710.9%
Maltese20.0%
Mexican6,1205.4%
Mexican American Indian860.1%
Mongolian630.1%
Moroccan420.0%
Native Hawaiian300.0%
Navajo10.0%
Nicaraguan620.1%
Nigerian820.1%
Northern European660.1%
Norwegian2420.2%
Pakistani2580.2%
Palestinian330.0%
Panamanian2080.2%
Pennsylvania German450.0%
Peruvian950.1%
Polish9820.9%
Portuguese1360.1%
Puerto Rican1,4911.3%
Romanian990.1%
Russian2750.2%
Salvadoran6010.5%
Scandinavian1310.1%
Scotch-Irish1,7971.6%
Scottish2,6992.4%
Slovak1320.1%
South African40.0%
South American1,0470.9%
Spaniard1100.1%
Spanish930.1%
Sri Lankan7330.6%
Subsaharan African2,3162.0%
Sudanese1720.2%
Swedish4710.4%
Swiss880.1%
Thai1,7931.6%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian790.1%
Turkish1180.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander1180.1%
Ukrainian690.1%
Uruguayan350.0%
Venezuelan420.0%
Welsh2700.2%
West Indian690.1%
Yugoslavian1510.1%
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Immigrants in High Point

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in High Point came from Asia (6,521 | 5.7%), Latin America (4,858 | 4.3%), Central America (3,243 | 2.8%), South Central Asia (3,165 | 2.8%), and South Eastern Asia (2,028 | 1.8%), together accounting for 17.4% of all High Point residents.
Immigrants in High Point
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan80.0%
Africa1,2951.1%
Argentina1780.2%
Asia6,5215.7%
Australia140.0%
Bangladesh560.1%
Belarus330.0%
Belgium30.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1160.1%
Brazil1510.1%
Bulgaria220.0%
Cambodia440.0%
Cameroon560.1%
Canada2930.3%
Caribbean6890.6%
Central America3,2432.8%
Chile100.0%
China3750.3%
Colombia3410.3%
Congo70.0%
Costa Rica110.0%
Cuba1170.1%
Denmark90.0%
Dominican Republic1480.1%
Eastern Africa2370.2%
Eastern Asia8120.7%
Eastern Europe3150.3%
Ecuador1010.1%
Egypt740.1%
El Salvador5410.5%
England310.0%
Ethiopia1180.1%
Europe1,4631.3%
Germany2050.2%
Ghana1320.1%
Greece510.0%
Guatemala1560.1%
Guyana170.0%
Haiti1590.1%
Honduras3870.3%
Hong Kong530.1%
India1,0180.9%
Indonesia290.0%
Iran270.0%
Iraq450.0%
Italy5570.5%
Jamaica1410.1%
Japan680.1%
Jordan140.0%
Kenya130.0%
Korea3690.3%
Kuwait600.1%
Laos4110.4%
Latin America4,8584.3%
Malaysia1400.1%
Mexico1,9961.8%
Middle Africa3970.4%
Morocco70.0%
Nepal5430.5%
Netherlands470.0%
Nicaragua270.0%
Nigeria440.0%
Northern Africa1920.2%
Northern Europe2240.2%
Oceania140.0%
Pakistan1,3771.2%
Panama1250.1%
Peru510.0%
Philippines6570.6%
Poland340.0%
Romania520.1%
Russia320.0%
Saudi Arabia1420.1%
Scotland90.0%
Senegal890.1%
South America9260.8%
South Central Asia3,1652.8%
South Eastern Asia2,0281.8%
Southern Europe6380.6%
Spain300.0%
Sudan1000.1%
Sweden990.1%
Taiwan80.0%
Thailand2200.2%
Trinidad and Tobago880.1%
Turkey2070.2%
Uganda660.1%
Ukraine170.0%
Uruguay350.0%
Venezuela420.0%
Vietnam2650.2%
Western Africa3090.3%
Western Asia4840.4%
Western Europe2550.2%
Zaire2730.2%
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Sex and Age in High Point

Sex and Age in High Point

The most populous age groups in High Point are 15 to 19 Years (4,663 | 8.4%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (4,880 | 8.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in High Point
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,710 (6.7%)3,615 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Years3,733 (6.8%)3,158 (5.4%)
10 to 14 Years3,509 (6.3%)3,727 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years4,663 (8.4%)4,880 (8.3%)
20 to 24 Years4,103 (7.4%)4,334 (7.4%)
25 to 29 Years3,850 (7.0%)3,490 (5.9%)
30 to 34 Years3,725 (6.7%)3,267 (5.6%)
35 to 39 Years2,809 (5.1%)3,631 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years3,937 (7.1%)3,485 (5.9%)
45 to 49 Years3,267 (5.9%)3,846 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years3,065 (5.5%)3,804 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years3,893 (7.0%)3,870 (6.6%)
60 to 64 Years3,303 (6.0%)3,586 (6.1%)
65 to 69 Years2,638 (4.8%)3,096 (5.3%)
70 to 74 Years2,260 (4.1%)2,878 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years1,300 (2.4%)1,635 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years857 (1.5%)1,335 (2.3%)
85 Years and over702 (1.3%)1,159 (2.0%)
Total55,324 (100.0%)58,796 (100.0%)

Families and Households in High Point

Median Family Size in High Point

The median family size in High Point is 3.10 persons per family, with single female/mother families (7,094 | 25.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.15 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2,105 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.56 persons per family.
Median Family Size in High Point
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple18,613 (66.9%)3.14
Single Male/Father2,105 (7.6%)2.56
Single Female/Mother7,094 (25.5%)3.15
Total Families27,812 (100.0%)3.10

Median Household Size in High Point

The median household size in High Point is 2.46 persons per household, with single female/mother households (7,094 | 16.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.35 persons per household. non-family households (16,237 | 36.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in High Point
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple18,613 (42.3%)3.17
Single Male/Father2,105 (4.8%)2.72
Single Female/Mother7,094 (16.1%)3.35
Non-family16,237 (36.9%)1.23
Total Households44,049 (100.0%)2.46

Household Size by Marriage Status in High Point

Out of a total of 44,049 households in High Point, 27,812 (63.1%) are family households, while 16,237 (36.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 12,400, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 13,409.
Household Size by Marriage Status in High Point
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-13,409 (30.4%)
2-Person Households12,400 (28.1%)2,528 (5.7%)
3-Person Households6,741 (15.3%)175 (0.4%)
4-Person Households4,739 (10.8%)86 (0.2%)
5-Person Households2,519 (5.7%)12 (0.0%)
6-Person Households1,058 (2.4%)22 (0.1%)
7+ Person Households355 (0.8%)5 (0.0%)
Total27,812 (63.1%)16,237 (36.9%)

Female Fertility in High Point

Fertility by Age in High Point

Average fertility rate in High Point is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 94.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in High Point
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years31 (2.1%)6.0
20 to 34 years1,044 (69.5%)94.0
35 to 50 years428 (28.5%)36.0
Total1,503 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in High Point

52.4% of women with births (1,503) in High Point are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 16.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in High Point
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years432 (41.4%)612 (58.6%)
35 to 50 years356 (83.2%)72 (16.8%)
Total788 (52.4%)715 (47.6%)

Fertility by Education in High Point

Average fertility rate in High Point is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 75.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 25.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 27.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in High Point
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School307 (20.4%)62.0
High School Diploma341 (22.7%)59.0
College or Associate's Degree370 (24.6%)44.0
Bachelor's Degree406 (27.0%)75.0
Graduate Degree79 (5.3%)25.0
Total1,503 (100.0%)54.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in High Point

47.6% of women with births in High Point are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 73.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in High Point
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School133 (43.3%)174 (56.7%)
High School Diploma92 (27.0%)249 (73.0%)
College or Associate's Degree147 (39.7%)223 (60.3%)
Bachelor's Degree337 (83.0%)69 (17.0%)
Graduate Degree79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total788 (52.4%)715 (47.6%)

Income in High Point

Income Overview in High Point

Per Capita Income in High Point is $33,222, while median incomes of families and households are $76,644 and $58,582 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income114,120$33,222
Median Family Income27,812$76,644
Mean Family Income27,812$98,505
Median Household Income44,049$58,582
Mean Household Income44,049$83,465
Income Deficit27,812$11,471
Wage / Income Gap (%)114,12021.93%
Wage / Income Gap ($)114,12078.07¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index114,1200.47

Earnings by Sex in High Point

Average Earnings in High Point are $34,750, $38,780 for men and $30,276 for women, a difference of 21.9%.
Earnings by Sex in High Point
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male30,586 (50.8%)$38,780
Female29,598 (49.2%)$30,276
Total60,184 (100.0%)$34,750

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in High Point

The most common earnings brackets in High Point are $100,000+ for men (4,293 | 14.0%) and $2,499 or less for women (2,339 | 7.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in High Point
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,769 (5.8%)2,339 (7.9%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,090 (3.6%)1,418 (4.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,015 (3.3%)1,322 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999716 (2.3%)1,120 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,047 (3.4%)1,321 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999876 (2.9%)854 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499604 (2.0%)957 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999885 (2.9%)716 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499710 (2.3%)1,343 (4.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999822 (2.7%)1,192 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,722 (5.6%)2,161 (7.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,563 (8.4%)1,793 (6.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,857 (6.1%)1,836 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,605 (5.2%)1,530 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,361 (4.4%)1,377 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,521 (5.0%)1,378 (4.7%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,099 (6.9%)2,041 (6.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,959 (6.4%)1,106 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,072 (6.8%)1,785 (6.0%)
$100,000+4,293 (14.0%)2,009 (6.8%)
Total30,586 (100.0%)29,598 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in High Point

Average earnings in High Point are $45,533 for men and $36,394 for women, a difference of 20.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $100,614, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $25,901. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $61,101, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,461.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in High Point
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$25,901$20,461
High School Diploma$35,508$26,915
College or Associate's Degree$40,265$33,058
Bachelor's Degree$62,443$49,399
Graduate Degree$100,614$61,101
Total$45,533$36,394

Family Income in High Point

Family Income Brackets in High Point

According to the High Point family income data, there are 5,368 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 528 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in High Point
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,1124.0%
$10,000 to $14,9995281.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991,5575.6%
$25,000 to $34,9992,1427.7%
$35,000 to $49,9993,58812.9%
$50,000 to $74,9994,61716.6%
$75,000 to $99,9994,25515.3%
$100,000 to $149,9995,36819.3%
$150,000 to $199,9992,2258.0%
$200,000+2,4208.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in High Point

4-person families (4,799 | 17.3%) account for the highest median family income in High Point with $95,092 per family, while 2-person families (13,033 | 46.9%) have the highest median income of $35,173 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in High Point
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families13,033 (46.9%)$70,346
3-Person Families6,616 (23.8%)$83,298
4-Person Families4,799 (17.3%)$95,092
5-Person Families2,172 (7.8%)$71,063
6-Person Families899 (3.2%)$73,281
7+ Person Families293 (1.1%)$49,178
Total27,812 (100.0%)$76,644

Family Income by Number of Earners in High Point

The median family income in High Point is $76,644, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,668) having the highest median family income of $111,667, while families with 1 earner (8,835) have the lowest median family income of $49,009, accounting for 9.6% and 31.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in High Point
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4,192 (15.1%)$50,333
1 Earner8,835 (31.8%)$49,009
2 Earners12,117 (43.6%)$99,812
3+ Earners2,668 (9.6%)$111,667
Total27,812 (100.0%)$76,644

Household Income in High Point

Household Income Brackets in High Point

With 7,356 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in High Point, accounting for 16.7% of all households. In contrast, only 1,894 households (4.3%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in High Point
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,4235.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991,8944.3%
$15,000 to $24,9993,3487.6%
$25,000 to $34,9994,44910.1%
$35,000 to $49,9996,91615.7%
$50,000 to $74,9997,35616.7%
$75,000 to $99,9995,72613.0%
$100,000 to $149,9996,60715.0%
$150,000 to $199,9992,5995.9%
$200,000+2,7756.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in High Point

The median household income in High Point is $58,582, with the highest median household income of $70,548 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 17,149 households (38.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,560, with 2,156 households (4.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in High Point
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,156 (4.9%)$39,560
25 to 44 Years13,739 (31.2%)$63,779
45 to 64 Years17,149 (38.9%)$70,548
65+ Years11,005 (25.0%)$47,941
Total44,049 (100.0%)$58,582

Poverty in High Point

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in High Point

With 14.1% poverty level for males and 16.6% for females among the residents of High Point, 6 to 11 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 1,080 males (25.7%) and 359 females (24.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in High Point
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years852 (23.7%)814 (23.9%)
5 Years157 (23.5%)96 (22.9%)
6 to 11 Years1,080 (25.7%)1,030 (24.2%)
12 to 14 Years360 (18.7%)482 (23.9%)
15 Years182 (22.9%)47 (7.3%)
16 and 17 Years208 (15.8%)359 (24.4%)
18 to 24 Years752 (15.6%)1,198 (24.0%)
25 to 34 Years962 (12.9%)1,363 (20.3%)
35 to 44 Years394 (5.9%)914 (12.8%)
45 to 54 Years512 (8.2%)1,053 (13.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,408 (19.8%)868 (11.7%)
65 to 74 Years365 (7.5%)542 (9.2%)
75 Years and over169 (6.3%)478 (12.5%)
Total7,401 (14.1%)9,244 (16.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in High Point

According to the poverty statistics in High Point, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.1% of males and 92.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in High Point
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,745 (76.3%)2,589 (76.1%)
5 Years512 (76.5%)324 (77.1%)
6 to 11 Years3,119 (74.3%)3,219 (75.8%)
12 to 14 Years1,568 (81.3%)1,537 (76.1%)
15 Years614 (77.1%)598 (92.7%)
16 and 17 Years1,112 (84.2%)1,112 (75.6%)
18 to 24 Years4,067 (84.4%)3,793 (76.0%)
25 to 34 Years6,478 (87.1%)5,339 (79.7%)
35 to 44 Years6,311 (94.1%)6,202 (87.2%)
45 to 54 Years5,763 (91.8%)6,580 (86.2%)
55 to 64 Years5,702 (80.2%)6,527 (88.3%)
65 to 74 Years4,488 (92.5%)5,324 (90.8%)
75 Years and over2,527 (93.7%)3,335 (87.5%)
Total45,006 (85.9%)46,479 (83.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in High Point

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in High Point show that 5.6% or 1,034 of the total 18,613 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 49.2%, comprising of 60 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.8%, which includes 404 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in High Point
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children10,140 (96.2%)404 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children6,087 (95.7%)276 (4.3%)
3 or 4 Children1,290 (81.4%)294 (18.6%)
5 or more Children62 (50.8%)60 (49.2%)
Total17,579 (94.4%)1,034 (5.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in High Point

According to the poverty data in High Point, 10.0% or 211 single-father households and 26.3% or 1,865 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 14 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 92 households (94.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in High Point
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children90 (6.8%)276 (9.3%)
1 or 2 Children107 (16.5%)935 (28.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)562 (76.1%)
5 or more Children14 (100.0%)92 (94.9%)
Total211 (10.0%)1,865 (26.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in High Point

The poverty data for High Point shows that 1,034 of the married-couple family households (5.6%) and 2,076 of the single-parent households (22.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 60 households (49.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 106 household (95.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in High Point
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children404 (3.8%)366 (8.5%)
1 or 2 Children276 (4.3%)1,042 (26.3%)
3 or 4 Children294 (18.6%)562 (66.3%)
5 or more Children60 (49.2%)106 (95.5%)
Total1,034 (5.6%)2,076 (22.6%)

Employment Characteristics in High Point

Employment by Class of Employer in High Point

Among the 51,925 employed individuals in High Point, private company employees (36,555 | 70.4%), not-for-profit organizations (4,592 | 8.8%), and local government employees (3,402 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in High Point
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees36,55570.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,5463.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,7645.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,5928.8%
Local Government Employees3,4026.6%
State Government Employees1,9833.8%
Federal Government Employees1,0051.9%
Unpaid Family Workers780.2%
Total51,925100.0%

Employment Status by Age in High Point

According to the labor force statistics for High Point, out of the total population over 16 years of age (91,224), 62.6% or 57,106 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 3,541 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 83.7% or 11,602 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.2% or 488 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in High Point
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,543 (31.4%)488 (19.2%)
20 to 24 Years6,134 (72.7%)828 (13.5%)
25 to 29 Years6,114 (83.3%)373 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years5,803 (83.0%)400 (6.9%)
35 to 44 Years11,602 (83.7%)568 (4.9%)
45 to 54 Years11,409 (81.6%)456 (4.0%)
55 to 59 Years5,908 (76.1%)177 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years4,009 (58.2%)136 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,164 (29.1%)76 (2.4%)
75 Years and over454 (6.5%)13 (2.9%)
Total57,106 (62.6%)3,541 (6.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in High Point

According to labor force statistics for High Point, 78.9% of individuals (44,837) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (56,828) are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 2,107 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.0% or 17,270 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.6% or 959 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in High Point
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School4,375 (60.0%)474 (6.5%)
High School Diploma9,051 (70.3%)1,365 (10.6%)
College / Associate Degree14,154 (84.2%)639 (3.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher17,270 (87.0%)377 (1.9%)
Total44,837 (78.9%)2,671 (4.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in High Point

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in High Point are Community & Social Service (6,058 | 11.3%), Management (5,439 | 10.2%), Business & Financial (3,216 | 6.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (3,205 | 6.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,151 | 5.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in High Point

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in High Point, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (79.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (73.9%), and Computers & Mathematics (71.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (80.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (76.0%), and Health Technologists (75.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in High Point
OccupationMaleFemale
Management3,070 (56.4%)2,369 (43.6%)
Business & Financial1,191 (37.0%)2,025 (63.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,369 (73.9%)836 (26.1%)
Computers & Mathematics954 (71.1%)388 (28.9%)
Architecture & Engineering999 (79.2%)262 (20.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science416 (69.1%)186 (30.9%)
Community & Social Service 1,926 (31.8%)4,132 (68.2%)
Education, Arts & Media615 (51.6%)577 (48.4%)
Legal Services & Support87 (32.0%)185 (68.0%)
Education Instruction & Library599 (19.1%)2,537 (80.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment625 (42.9%)833 (57.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating757 (24.0%)2,394 (76.0%)
Health Technologists590 (24.1%)1,853 (75.8%)
Total (Category)9,313 (44.2%)11,756 (55.8%)
Total (Overall)27,297 (51.0%)26,200 (49.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in High Point are Food Preparation & Serving (3,297 | 6.2%), Healthcare Support (1,675 | 3.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,471 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (1,184 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (850 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in High Point

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in High Point, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (71.5%), Security & Protection (69.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (68.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (92.2%), Personal Care & Service (67.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (60.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in High Point
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support130 (7.8%)1,545 (92.2%)
Security & Protection587 (69.1%)263 (30.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention409 (68.0%)192 (32.0%)
Law Enforcement178 (71.5%)71 (28.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,306 (39.6%)1,991 (60.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance655 (44.5%)816 (55.5%)
Personal Care & Service383 (32.4%)801 (67.6%)
Total (Category)3,061 (36.1%)5,416 (63.9%)
Total (Overall)27,297 (51.0%)26,200 (49.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in High Point are Sales & Related (5,809 | 10.9%), and Office & Administration (5,682 | 10.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in High Point

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in High Point
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2,824 (48.6%)2,985 (51.4%)
Office & Administration2,060 (36.2%)3,622 (63.7%)
Total (Category)4,884 (42.5%)6,607 (57.5%)
Total (Overall)27,297 (51.0%)26,200 (49.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in High Point are Construction & Extraction (1,986 | 3.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,537 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (17 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in High Point

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in High Point
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry8 (47.1%)9 (52.9%)
Construction & Extraction1,927 (97.0%)59 (3.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,492 (97.1%)45 (2.9%)
Total (Category)3,427 (96.8%)113 (3.2%)
Total (Overall)27,297 (51.0%)26,200 (49.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in High Point are Production (4,128 | 7.7%), Material Moving (2,861 | 5.3%), and Transportation (1,931 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in High Point

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in High Point
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,807 (68.0%)1,321 (32.0%)
Transportation1,704 (88.2%)227 (11.8%)
Material Moving2,101 (73.4%)760 (26.6%)
Total (Category)6,612 (74.1%)2,308 (25.9%)
Total (Overall)27,297 (51.0%)26,200 (49.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in High Point

Employment Industries in High Point

The major employment industries in High Point include Manufacturing (8,076 | 15.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,742 | 14.5%), Retail Trade (5,581 | 10.4%), Educational Services (5,050 | 9.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (4,142 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in High Point

Employment Industries by Sex in High Point

The High Point industries that see more men than women are Construction (92.2%), Utilities (91.5%), and Enterprise Management (83.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (76.3%), and Educational Services (74.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in High Point
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting30 (40.0%)45 (60.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Construction2,319 (92.2%)195 (7.8%)
Manufacturing5,937 (73.5%)2,139 (26.5%)
Wholesale Trade1,340 (54.8%)1,104 (45.2%)
Retail Trade2,825 (50.6%)2,756 (49.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing2,410 (77.2%)710 (22.8%)
Utilities259 (91.5%)24 (8.5%)
Information362 (51.8%)337 (48.2%)
Finance & Insurance981 (41.9%)1,361 (58.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing592 (55.2%)480 (44.8%)
Professional & Scientific1,773 (49.6%)1,799 (50.4%)
Enterprise Management49 (83.1%)10 (17.0%)
Administrative & Support1,146 (48.5%)1,218 (51.5%)
Educational Services1,315 (26.0%)3,735 (74.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,832 (23.7%)5,910 (76.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation399 (60.6%)260 (39.5%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,913 (46.2%)2,229 (53.8%)
Public Administration747 (52.0%)689 (48.0%)
Total27,297 (51.0%)26,200 (49.0%)

Education in High Point

School Enrollment in High Point

The most common levels of schooling among the 29,511 students in High Point are college / undergraduate (8,177 | 27.7%), high school (5,985 | 20.3%), and elementary school (5,555 | 18.8%).
School Enrollment in High Point
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,7886.1%
Kindergarten1,3824.7%
Elementary School5,55518.8%
Middle School5,31218.0%
High School5,98520.3%
College / Undergraduate8,17727.7%
Graduate / Professional1,3124.4%
Total29,511100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in High Point

Out of a total of 29,511 students who are enrolled in schools in High Point, 6,788 (23.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 22,723 (77.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 609 (46.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,647 (88.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in High Point
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds707 (53.7%)609 (46.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,445 (83.3%)1,090 (16.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds5,956 (86.1%)964 (13.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds3,647 (88.6%)470 (11.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,709 (62.9%)1,599 (37.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,779 (57.3%)1,325 (42.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,124 (72.0%)438 (28.0%)
35 Years and over1,368 (83.0%)281 (17.0%)
Total22,723 (77.0%)6,788 (23.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in High Point

Business (5,527 | 19.8%), education (3,048 | 10.9%), science & technology (2,876 | 10.3%), arts & humanities (2,514 | 9.0%), and engineering (1,823 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 27,975 individuals in High Point who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in High Point
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,3474.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,6776.0%
Physical & Health Sciences9033.2%
Psychology1,4545.2%
Social Sciences1,6625.9%
Engineering1,8236.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies3321.2%
Science & Technology2,87610.3%
Business5,52719.8%
Education3,04810.9%
Literature & Languages1,0393.7%
Liberal Arts & History1,6485.9%
Visual & Performing Arts1,1064.0%
Communications1,0193.6%
Arts & Humanities2,5149.0%
Total27,975100.0%

Transportation & Commute in High Point

Vehicle Availability by Sex in High Point

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in High Point are males with 2 vehicles (11,946, accounting for 45.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (10,166, making up 48.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in High Point
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle509 (1.9%)623 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle5,753 (22.1%)6,582 (26.8%)
2 Vehicles11,946 (45.8%)10,166 (41.4%)
3 Vehicles5,165 (19.8%)5,156 (21.0%)
4 Vehicles2,049 (7.9%)1,605 (6.5%)
5 or more Vehicles667 (2.6%)450 (1.8%)
Total26,089 (100.0%)24,582 (100.0%)

Commute Time in High Point

The most frequently occuring commute durations in High Point are 10 to 14 minutes (9,936 commuters, 20.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (9,228 commuters, 19.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (7,193 commuters, 15.0%).
Commute Time in High Point
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9632.0%
5 to 9 Minutes6,10612.8%
10 to 14 Minutes9,93620.8%
15 to 19 Minutes9,22819.3%
20 to 24 Minutes7,19315.0%
25 to 29 Minutes3,6117.6%
30 to 34 Minutes5,57511.7%
35 to 39 Minutes1,3732.9%
40 to 44 Minutes7591.6%
45 to 59 Minutes1,0922.3%
60 to 89 Minutes1,0302.2%
90 or more Minutes9171.9%

Commute Time by Sex in High Point

The most common commute times in High Point are 10 to 14 minutes (5,098 commuters, 20.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (4,838 commuters, 21.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in High Point
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes624 (2.5%)339 (1.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,938 (11.9%)3,168 (13.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes5,098 (20.6%)4,838 (21.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,707 (19.1%)4,521 (19.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes3,910 (15.8%)3,283 (14.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,936 (7.8%)1,675 (7.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes2,919 (11.8%)2,656 (11.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes587 (2.4%)786 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Minutes327 (1.3%)432 (1.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes597 (2.4%)495 (2.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes537 (2.2%)493 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes528 (2.1%)389 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in High Point

The most frequent times of departure to work in High Point are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,324, 13.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,910, 16.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in High Point
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM1,414 (5.7%)532 (2.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM722 (2.9%)557 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,461 (5.9%)954 (4.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,640 (6.6%)1,291 (5.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,297 (9.3%)2,042 (8.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3,324 (13.5%)3,458 (15.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,210 (13.0%)3,910 (16.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,453 (9.9%)2,351 (10.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,317 (5.3%)1,528 (6.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM1,851 (7.5%)1,658 (7.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM676 (2.7%)942 (4.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM285 (1.1%)223 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM2,441 (9.9%)1,755 (7.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,617 (6.5%)1,874 (8.1%)
Total24,708 (100.0%)23,075 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in High Point

Occupancy by Ownership in High Point

Of the total 44,049 dwellings in High Point, owner-occupied units account for 25,604 (58.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 18,445 (41.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in High Point
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units25,60458.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units18,44541.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units44,049100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in High Point

Occupancy by Household Size in High Point
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household13,40930.4%
2-Person Household14,92833.9%
3-Person Household6,91615.7%
4+ Person Household8,79620.0%
Total Housing Units44,049100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in High Point

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in High Point
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household6,389 (47.6%)7,020 (52.3%)
2-Person Household9,804 (65.7%)5,124 (34.3%)
3-Person Household4,222 (61.1%)2,694 (39.0%)
4+ Person Household5,189 (59.0%)3,607 (41.0%)
Total Housing Units25,604 (58.1%)18,445 (41.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in High Point

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in High Point
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,361 (48.7%)2,482 (51.2%)
High School Diploma4,383 (43.8%)5,615 (56.2%)
College/Associate Degree7,558 (56.4%)5,850 (43.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher11,302 (71.5%)4,498 (28.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in High Point

Occupancy by Age of Householder in High Point
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8,57519.5%
35 to 44 Years7,32016.6%
45 to 54 Years8,20218.6%
55 to 64 Years8,94720.3%
65 to 74 Years6,84715.5%
75 to 84 Years3,1507.1%
85 Years and Over1,0082.3%
Total44,049100.0%

Housing Finances in High Point

Median Income by Occupancy in High Point

Median Income by Occupancy in High Point
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied25,604 (58.1%)$79,634
Renter-Occupied18,445 (41.9%)$40,121
Average44,049 (100.0%)$58,582

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in High Point

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in High Point
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000453 (1.8%)1,056 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999249 (1.0%)671 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999427 (1.7%)1,446 (7.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999568 (2.2%)1,021 (5.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999605 (2.4%)1,144 (6.2%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,969 (7.7%)2,463 (13.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9993,192 (12.5%)3,720 (20.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,295 (16.8%)3,041 (16.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,105 (16.0%)1,627 (8.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,228 (20.4%)1,377 (7.5%)
$150,000 or more4,513 (17.6%)879 (4.8%)
Total25,604 (100.0%)18,445 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in High Point

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in High Point
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,141 (4.5%)983 (5.3%)
$300 to $4993,066 (12.0%)593 (3.2%)
$500 to $7994,858 (19.0%)2,878 (15.6%)
$800 to $9992,375 (9.3%)3,927 (21.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4995,952 (23.3%)7,715 (41.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,677 (18.3%)1,219 (6.6%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,771 (6.9%)270 (1.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999986 (3.8%)78 (0.4%)
$3,000 or more778 (3.0%)261 (1.4%)
Total25,604 (100.0%)18,445 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in High Point

Housing Structures in High Point

Housing Structures in High Point
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached28,77565.3%
Single Unit, Attached3,3217.5%
2 Unit Apartments9042.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,4753.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments3,1597.2%
10 or more Apartments5,82913.2%
Mobile Home / Other5861.3%
Total44,049100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in High Point

Housing Structures by Occupancy in High Point
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached21,610 (75.1%)7,165 (24.9%)
Single Unit, Attached2,753 (82.9%)568 (17.1%)
2 Unit Apartments99 (11.0%)805 (89.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments174 (11.8%)1,301 (88.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments145 (4.6%)3,014 (95.4%)
10 or more Apartments487 (8.4%)5,342 (91.6%)
Mobile Home / Other336 (57.3%)250 (42.7%)
Total25,604 (58.1%)18,445 (41.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in High Point

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in High Point
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room57 (0.2%)515 (2.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms323 (1.3%)4,232 (22.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms6,941 (27.1%)9,913 (53.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms9,829 (38.4%)2,943 (16.0%)
8 or more Rooms8,454 (33.0%)842 (4.6%)
Total25,604 (100.0%)18,445 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in High Point

Housing Structure by Heating Type in High Point
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas17,118 (66.9%)5,246 (28.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas383 (1.5%)328 (1.8%)
Electricity7,826 (30.6%)12,572 (68.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene121 (0.5%)59 (0.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels142 (0.5%)48 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used14 (0.1%)192 (1.0%)
Total25,604 (100.0%)18,445 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in High Point

Household Vehicle Usage in High Point
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle492 (1.9%)2,576 (14.0%)
1 Vehicle7,443 (29.1%)8,385 (45.5%)
2 Vehicles10,417 (40.7%)5,996 (32.5%)
3 or more Vehicles7,252 (28.3%)1,488 (8.1%)
Total25,604 (100.0%)18,445 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in High Point

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in High Point

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8,87316,731
Median Property Value$159,900$213,600
Median Household Income$60,391$3,206
Monthly Housing Costs$523$773
Real Estate Taxes$1,800$195

Property Value by Mortgage Status in High Point

Property Value by Mortgage Status in High Point
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000702 (7.9%)555 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,700 (19.2%)1,422 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9994,776 (53.8%)10,740 (64.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,419 (16.0%)3,371 (20.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999224 (2.5%)406 (2.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99917 (0.2%)197 (1.2%)
$1,000,000 or more35 (0.4%)40 (0.2%)
Total8,873 (100.0%)16,731 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in High Point

Household Income by Mortgage Status in High Point
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000453 (5.1%)225 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $24,999846 (9.5%)249 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,062 (12.0%)754 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,394 (15.7%)907 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,444 (16.3%)1,798 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,467 (16.5%)2,851 (17.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999900 (10.1%)2,638 (15.8%)
$150,000 or more1,307 (14.7%)4,328 (25.9%)
Total8,873 (100.0%)16,731 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in High Point

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in High Point
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x3,339 (37.6%)91,170 (544.9%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,718 (19.4%)6,548 (39.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,162 (13.1%)4,634 (27.7%)
4.0x or more2,600 (29.3%)2,326 (13.9%)
Total8,873 (100.0%)16,731 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in High Point

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in High Point
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,726 (19.5%)81 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4991,923 (21.7%)1,444 (8.6%)
$800 to $1,4994,766 (53.7%)3,363 (20.1%)
Total8,873 (100.0%)16,731 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in High Point

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in High Point

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in High Point
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years8,230 (96.6%)294 (3.5%)
6 to 18 Years18,749 (95.8%)814 (4.2%)
19 to 25 Years9,901 (78.6%)2,700 (21.4%)
26 to 34 Years9,869 (77.1%)2,935 (22.9%)
35 to 44 Years11,265 (81.5%)2,556 (18.5%)
45 to 54 Years11,887 (85.5%)2,021 (14.5%)
55 to 64 Years12,994 (89.6%)1,511 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years10,676 (99.6%)43 (0.4%)
75 Years and older6,458 (99.2%)51 (0.8%)
Total100,029 (88.6%)12,925 (11.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in High Point

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in High Point
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born8,230 (96.6%)294 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen18,749 (95.8%)814 (4.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9,901 (78.6%)2,700 (21.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in High Point

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in High Point
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00011,600 (81.4%)2,645 (18.6%)
$25,000 to $49,99919,548 (80.0%)4,881 (20.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99916,474 (88.9%)2,047 (11.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99914,626 (92.2%)1,244 (7.8%)
$100,000 and over33,501 (94.7%)1,866 (5.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in High Point

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in High Point
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 64,875 (57.2%)3,608 (42.3%)
6 to 18 Years9,131 (46.7%)10,619 (54.3%)
19 to 25 Years2,160 (17.1%)8,240 (65.4%)
25 to 34 Years1,610 (12.6%)8,673 (67.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,565 (11.3%)10,176 (73.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,079 (14.9%)10,437 (75.0%)
55 to 64 Years3,285 (22.7%)10,490 (72.3%)
65 to 74 Years9,995 (93.2%)5,596 (52.2%)
75 Years and over6,390 (98.2%)3,353 (51.5%)
Total41,090 (36.4%)71,192 (63.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in High Point

Disability Status by Sex by Age in High Point
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years61 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years371 (4.0%)253 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years666 (4.7%)1,155 (8.4%)
35 to 64 Years2,471 (12.3%)3,222 (14.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,323 (27.3%)1,660 (28.3%)
75 Years and over1,344 (49.8%)1,664 (43.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in High Point

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in High Point: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years61 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years83 (0.9%)52 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years64 (0.5%)75 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years350 (1.7%)377 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years403 (8.3%)469 (8.0%)
75 Years and over754 (28.0%)469 (12.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in High Point: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years95 (1.0%)24 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years97 (0.7%)339 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years577 (2.9%)545 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years159 (3.3%)304 (5.2%)
75 Years and over237 (8.8%)219 (5.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in High Point: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years357 (3.8%)171 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years450 (3.2%)715 (5.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,378 (6.9%)1,152 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years196 (4.0%)219 (3.7%)
75 Years and over534 (19.8%)479 (12.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in High Point: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years103 (1.1%)2 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years57 (0.4%)185 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years1,102 (5.5%)2,089 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years752 (15.5%)1,040 (17.7%)
75 Years and over769 (28.5%)1,155 (30.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in High Point: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years213 (2.3%)49 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years25 (0.2%)151 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years367 (1.8%)544 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years306 (6.3%)234 (4.0%)
75 Years and over462 (17.1%)628 (16.5%)

Technology Access in High Point

Computing Device Access in High Point

Computing Device Access in High Point
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop33,63976.4%
Smartphone38,79088.1%
Tablet26,90661.1%
No Computing Device2,7236.2%
Total44,049100.0%

Internet Access in High Point

Internet Access in High Point
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet300.1%
Broadband Home32,25673.2%
Cellular Data Only6,08613.8%
Satellite Internet2,3305.3%
No Internet4,98911.3%
Total44,049100.0%

High Point Summary

High Point, North Carolina is a city located in the Piedmont Triad region of the state. It is the county seat of Guilford County and the principal city of the High Point Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is known for its furniture, textiles, and bus manufacturing industries, as well as its high concentration of furniture outlets. High Point is also home to High Point University, a private liberal arts university.

History

High Point was first settled in 1750 by German and Quaker settlers. The town was originally known as “Stony Creek”, but was renamed “High Point” in 1859 due to its location at the highest point of the 1856 North Carolina Railroad. The city was officially incorporated in 1859.
High Point experienced rapid growth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, due to its location at the intersection of several major railroads. The city became a major center for furniture manufacturing, and by the 1920s, it was known as the “Furniture Capital of the World”. The city’s population grew from 4,000 in 1900 to over 40,000 by 1950.

Geography

High Point is located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, at the intersection of Interstate 85 and US Highway 311. The city is situated at the highest point of the 1856 North Carolina Railroad, which runs through the city from north to south. High Point is located approximately 50 miles northeast of Charlotte and 80 miles west of Raleigh.
The city has a total area of 33.2 square miles, of which 32.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water. High Point is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, and is characterized by rolling hills and wooded areas. The city is located in the Yadkin-Pee Dee River Basin, and is drained by the Deep River and its tributaries.

Economy

High Point’s economy is largely based on its furniture and textile industries. The city is home to numerous furniture manufacturers, including Thomasville Furniture Industries, Inc., Klaussner Furniture Industries, Inc., and Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. The city is also home to several textile mills, including Burlington Industries, Inc., and Cone Mills Corporation.
High Point is also home to several major retail outlets, including the High Point Furniture Outlet, the High Point Market, and the High Point Shopping Center. The city is also home to several corporate headquarters, including BB&T Corporation, Unifi, Inc., and Syngenta Crop Protection.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, High Point had a population of 104,371. The city’s population is racially diverse, with the largest racial group being White (63.2%), followed by African American (25.2%), Hispanic or Latino (7.2%), and Asian (2.3%).
High Point has a median household income of $41,945, and a poverty rate of 17.2%. The city’s unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is lower than the national average. The city’s largest employers are High Point University, Thomasville Furniture Industries, Inc., and Klaussner Furniture Industries, Inc.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of High Point?
Total Population of High Point is 114,120.
What is the Total Male Population of High Point?
Total Male Population of High Point is 55,324.
What is the Total Female Population of High Point?
Total Female Population of High Point is 58,796.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in High Point?
There are 94.09 Males per 100 Females in High Point.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in High Point?
There are 106.28 Females per 100 Males in High Point.
What is the Median Population Age in High Point?
Median Population Age in High Point is 37.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in High Point
Average Family Size in High Point is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in High Point
Average Household Size in High Point is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in High Point?
Per Capita income in High Point is $33,222.
What is the Median Family Income in High Point?
Median Family Income in High Point is $76,644.
What is the Median Household income in High Point?
Median Household Income in High Point is $58,582.
What is Income or Wage Gap in High Point?
Income or Wage Gap in High Point is 21.9%.
Women in High Point earn 78.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in High Point?
Family Income Deficit in High Point is $11,471.
Families that are below poverty line in High Point earn $11,471 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in High Point?
Inequality or Gini Index in High Point is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in High Point?
There are 57,106 People in the Labor Forcein in High Point.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in High Point?
62.6% of People are in the Labor Force in High Point.
What is the Unemployment Rate in High Point?
Unemployment Rate in High Point is 6.2%.