High Point, NC — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 115,263 · North Carolina · Updated May 2026
Population
115,263
Median Income
$61,228
Home Price
$251,699
Unemployment
5.6%
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Bachelor's+
33.9%
Full Demographics — High Point, NC
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | High Point, NC | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 115,263 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 37.8 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 14.2% | 13.8% | |
| White | 46.1% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 32.7% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 8.2% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 12.3% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | High Point, NC | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $61,228 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,492 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $59,120 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.9% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | High Point, NC | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $251,699 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 58.1% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | High Point, NC | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 398 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 1999 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | High Point, NC | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 37.7% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 13.0% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 17.2% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 11.8% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 13.5% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 14.2% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | High Point, NC | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 60.6°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 46.1 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | High Point, NC | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 8.7 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 75.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | High Point, NC | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 22.7 min | 27.0 min |
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About High Point, NC
High Point is a city in North Carolina, United States. With a population of 115,263, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, High Point shows stronger commute time (23 min average commute vs 27 min average commute US avg) and air quality (75% good air days vs 70% good air days US avg). However, the city has a higher educational attainment at 33.9% bachelor's degree, compared to the US average of 35.8% bachelor's degree. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.