Randolph County PUMA, NC

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2024 Population

146,348

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

14.5%

1.82% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$61,022

3.34% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$197,100

14.9% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

63,346

0.994% 1-year decline

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13.5% of the households in Randolph County PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.7% of the residents in Randolph County PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Randolph County PUMA, NC are Randolph Community College (867 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Randolph County PUMA, NC was $197,100, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

Most people in Randolph County PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Randolph County PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Randolph County PUMA, NC borders Chatham & Lee Counties PUMA, NC, Alamance County--Burlington City PUMA, NC, Guilford County (South)--High Point City PUMA, NC, Davidson County PUMA, NC, and Moore & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NC.

United States North Carolina

Population & Diversity

Randolph County PUMA, NC is home to a population of 146k people, from which 94.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.62% of Randolph County PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (9.68k people).

In 2024, there were 11.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Randolph County PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.57k Other (Hispanic) and 8.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Randolph County PUMA, NC are Spanish (16,619 households), Urdu (640 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (317 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

73,248

Women

50.4%

72,115

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 145,363 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Randolph County PUMA, NC.

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Citizenship

94.7%

2024 Citizenship

95.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.7% of Randolph County PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Randolph County PUMA, NC was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Randolph County PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Randolph County PUMA, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
110k ± 367
Other (Hispanic)
9.57k ± 1.43k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.8k ± 486

14%

Hispanic Population

20.5k people

14% of the people in Randolph County PUMA, NC are hispanic (20.5k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Randolph County PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
5,913 ± 1,849 people
El Salvador
261 ± 396 people
India
216 ± 361 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Randolph County PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 5,913 Randolph County PUMA, NC residents, followed by El Salvador with 261 and India with 216.

Foreign-Born Population

6.62%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

9.68k people

6.07%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.83k people

As of 2024, 6.62% of Randolph County PUMA, NC residents (9.68k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Randolph County PUMA, NC was 6.07%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Randolph County PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
16,619 households (12%)
Urdu
640 households (0.463%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
317 households (0.229%)

13.5% of the households in Randolph County PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Randolph County PUMA, NC was Spanish. 12% of the households in Randolph County PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,939 ± 405
Gulf War (2001-)
1,840 ± 486
Gulf War (1990s)
1,097 ± 295

Randolph County PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Randolph County PUMA, NC.

Economy

The economy of Randolph County PUMA, NC employs 63.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Randolph County PUMA, NC were Construction (4,146 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,472 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,383 people), and the highest paying industries were Computer Systems Design ($99,020), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($88,467), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($85,959).

Males in Randolph County PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,341. The income inequality in Randolph County PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.404, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,200

Women

46.1%

34,146

Men

53.9%

The workforce of Randolph County PUMA, NC in 2023 was 63,346 people, with 46.1% woman, and 53.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Randolph County PUMA, NC.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

63.3k

2023 Value

−0.994%

1 Year decline

± −0.994%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Randolph County PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.994%, from 64k employees to 63.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Randolph County PUMA, NC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,172 people), Other managers (1,684 people), and Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (1,388 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Randolph County PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

63.3k

2023 Value

−0.994%

1 Year decline

± −0.994%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Randolph County PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −0.994%, from 64k employees to 63.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Randolph County PUMA, NC, are Construction (4,146 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,472 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,383 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Randolph County PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Randolph County PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,154

Median earning men ± $1,783

$34,755

Median earning women ± $1,227

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,884), Public Administration ($57,100), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,390).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,714), Public Administration ($44,359), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,081).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Education

In 2023, universities in Randolph County PUMA, NC awarded 867 degrees. The student population of Randolph County PUMA, NC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 943 male students and 1,705 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Randolph County PUMA, NC are White (591 and 69%), Hispanic or Latino (160 and 18.7%), Unknown (47 and 5.48%), and Black or African American (35 and 4.08%).

The largest universities in Randolph County PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are Randolph Community College (867 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Randolph County PUMA, NC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (175 and 20.2%), General Business Administration & Management (94 and 10.8%), and Medical Office Management (51 and 5.88%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 2,648 students enrolled in Randolph County PUMA, NC, 35.6% men and 64.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,678 records, of which 63.8% were women and 36.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
175 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
27 degrees awarded
Information Technology
16 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Randolph County PUMA, NC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 175 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Randolph County PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Randolph Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

867 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Randolph Community College with 867 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 292 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Randolph County PUMA, NC, which is 0.508 times less than the 575 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 591 degrees mean that there were 3.69 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 160 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($136) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,371) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.32% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.487% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Randolph County PUMA, NC in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (38.7k), Some college (25.3k), and Secondary Education (21.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Randolph County PUMA, NC was $197,100 in 2024, which is 0.592 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $171,600 to $197,100, a 14.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Randolph County PUMA, NC is 72.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Randolph County PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Randolph County PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$197,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,392

$41,868

Median Property Taxes

±$1,629

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Randolph County PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Randolph County PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.5%

Homeownership

2024

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 72.5% of the housing units in Randolph County PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Randolph County PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,022

Median Household Income

± $2,939

57.7k

Number of Households

± 2,135

In 2024, the median household income of the 57.7k households in Randolph County PUMA, NC grew to $61,022 from the previous year's value of $59,047.

The following chart displays the households in Randolph County PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.404

2023 Wage GINI in Randolph County PUMA, NC

0.419

2022 Wage GINI in Randolph County PUMA, NC

In 2023, the income inequality in Randolph County PUMA, NC was 0.404 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.64% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Randolph County PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Randolph County PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Randolph County PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Carpooled (9.73%)
Worked At Home (7.17%)

In 2024, 81.9% of workers in Randolph County PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.73%) and those who worked at home (7.17%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Randolph County PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.49% of the workforce in Randolph County PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Randolph County PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Randolph County PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Randolph County PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Randolph County PUMA, NC (21k out of 145k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Randolph County PUMA, NC is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.9% of the population of Randolph County PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 39.7% on employee plans, 20.4% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 2.05% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,413 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,413 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.1%

Uninsured

39.7%

Employer Coverage

20.4%

Medicaid

15.4%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

2.05%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Randolph County PUMA, NC declined by 9.97% from 12.4% to 11.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Randolph County PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.