Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC

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2024 Population
122,593
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
31.5
0.962% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
22.4%
6.5% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$52,402
2.79% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$188,300
10.2% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
60,297
3.66% 1-year growth

About

19.8% of the households in Greensboro City (South) 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.

92.5% of the residents in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC are University of North Carolina at Greensboro (4,867 degrees awarded in 2023), Strayer University-North Carolina (677 degrees), and Health And Style Institute (366 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was $188,300, and the homeownership rate was 40.7%.

Most people in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

About the photo: City Center Park, Greensboro, NC
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Population & Diversity

Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC is home to a population of 123k people, from which 92.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 12.4% of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (15.2k people).

In 2024, there were 1.79 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.4k people) in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 8.35k Asian (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 Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC are Spanish (10,929 households), Vietnamese (2,419 households), and Arabic (1,619 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
66,285
Women
54.1%
56,250
Men
45.9%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 122,535 inhabitants, with 45.9% men, and 54.1% women.

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Citizenship

92.5%
2024 Citizenship
92.2%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.5% of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was 92.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    59.4k ± 2.7k
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    33.3k ± 1.85k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    8.35k ± 1.05k
12.4%
Hispanic Population
15.2k people

In 2024, there were 1.79 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.4k people) in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 33.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 8.35k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

12.4% of the people in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC are hispanic (15.2k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Vietnam
    3,198 ± 1,370 people
  2. Mexico
    2,046 ± 1,101 people
  3. India
    1,209 ± 849 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was Vietnam, the natal country of 3,198 Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC residents, followed by Mexico with 2,046 and India with 1,209.

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Foreign-Born Population

12.4%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
15.2k people
13%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
15.9k people

As of 2024, 12.4% of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC residents (15.2k 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 Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was 13%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    10,929 households (9.37%)
  2. Vietnamese
    2,419 households (2.07%)
  3. Arabic
    1,619 households (1.39%)

19.8% of the households in Greensboro City (South) 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 Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was Spanish. 9.37% of the households in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,416 ± 392
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,369 ± 412
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    550 ± 193

Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.03 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC employs 60.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC were Restaurants & Food Services (5,432 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,339 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,867 people), and the highest paying industries were Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($123,580), Computer Systems Design ($122,043), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($89,887).

Males in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,735. The income inequality in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
32,211
Women
53.4%
28,086
Men
46.6%

The workforce of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC in 2023 was 60,297 people, with 53.4% woman, and 46.6% men.

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Occupations

60.3k
2023 Value
3.66%
1 Year growth
± 3.66%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 3.66%, from 58.2k employees to 60.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC, are Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,401 people), Cashiers (2,241 people), and Customer service representatives (1,960 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.3k
2023 Value
3.66%
1 Year growth
± 3.66%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 3.66%, from 58.2k employees to 60.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,432 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,339 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,867 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$39,077
Median earning men ± $2,175
$32,740
Median earning women ± $1,771

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($61,325), Manufacturing ($60,716), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,010).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($60,194), Manufacturing ($46,879), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,603).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC awarded 6,259 degrees. The student population of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 7,013 male students and 16,300 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC are White (2,604 and 42.9%), Black or African American (2,118 and 34.9%), Hispanic or Latino (682 and 11.2%), and Asian (263 and 4.34%).

The largest universities in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are University of North Carolina at Greensboro (4,867 and 77.8%), Strayer University-North Carolina (677 and 10.8%), and Health And Style Institute (366 and 5.85%).

The most popular majors in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC are General Business Administration & Management (507 and 8.1%), General Business (412 and 6.58%), and General Psychology (290 and 4.63%).

The median tuition costs in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC are $18,470 for private four year colleges, and $4,422 and $20,168 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 23,313 (30.1% men and 69.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 23,313 students enrolled in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC, 30.1% men and 69.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,524 records, of which 67% were women and 33% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Psychology
    267 degrees awarded
  2. General Business
    264 degrees awarded
  3. General Business Administration & Management
    360 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was General Psychology with 267 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. University of North Carolina at Greensboro
    4,867 degrees awarded
  2. Strayer University-North Carolina
    677 degrees awarded
  3. Health And Style Institute
    366 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Carolina at Greensboro with 4,867 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,675 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC, which is 0.365 times less than the 4,584 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 2,604 degrees mean that there were 1.23 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2,118 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,470) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,171) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,011) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.25% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.29% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC in 2023 were Some college (29.7k), High School or Equivalent (23.2k), and Bachelors Degree (18k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was $188,300 in 2024, which is 0.566 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $170,800 to $188,300, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC is 40.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$188,300
Median Property Value 2024
±$7,633
$20,544
Median Property Taxes
±$1,287

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Rent vs Own

40.7%
Homeownership
2024
69.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 40.7% of the housing units in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 40.1%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$52,402
Median Household Income
± $2,178
50.5k
Number of Households
± 2,255

In 2024, the median household income of the 50.5k households in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC grew to $52,402 from the previous year's value of $50,980.

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Wage Distribution

0.438
2023 Wage GINI in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC
0.441
2022 Wage GINI in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC

In 2023, the income inequality in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.6% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (70.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (12.7%)
  3. Carpooled (9.56%)

In 2024, 70.2% of workers in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.7%) and those who carpooled to work (9.56%).

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Commute Time

21 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.86% of the workforce in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC (25.2k out of 112k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

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Health

90.9% of the population of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 43% on employee plans, 22.1% on Medicaid, 9.07% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 1.2% 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, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 32.6% between 18 and 34 years, 31.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.14%
Uninsured
43%
Employer Coverage
22.1%
Medicaid
9.07%
Medicare
15.5%
Non-Group
1.2%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC declined by 9.61% from 10.1% to 9.14%.

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