High Point, NC

Census Place

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Population

111,035

1.08% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

Median Age

35.7

Poverty Rate

18.5%

Median Household Income

$45,373

1.64% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$147,500

1.79% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

50,299

2.35% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, High Point, NC had a population of 111k people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $45,373. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of High Point, NC grew from 109,849 to 111,035, a 1.08% increase and its median household income grew from $44,642 to $45,373, a 1.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in High Point, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (44.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (34%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.02%), White (Hispanic) (6.3%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.95%). 0% of the households in High Point, NC speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 91.6% of the residents in High Point, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in High Point, NC are High Point University (1,228 degrees awarded in 2019), Health And Style Institute (226 degrees), and South University-High Point (61 degrees).

In 2018, the median property value in High Point, NC was $147,500, and the homeownership rate was 54.4%. Most people in High Point, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in High Point, NC was 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Start Year

Y-Axis

-5.78%

Year-over-year decline

Employment change between November 2019 and November 2020

As of November 2020, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a -5.78% decrease in employment when compared to November 2019.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Guilford County, NC went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.1%), followed by Other (3.92%). The most partisan county was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for High Point, NC. Showing the available data for Guilford County, NC.

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2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (58%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.1%)
Republican Party
Other (3.92%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 58% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.1%), followed by Other (3.92%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of North Carolina.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Guilford County, NC

58% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in North Carolina

Graham County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Yadkin County, NC
78.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Durham County, NC
77.7% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in North Carolina was Graham County, NC with 78.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in North Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

High Point, NC is home to a population of 111k people, from which 91.6% are citizens. As of 2018, 13.9% of High Point, NC residents were born outside of the country (15.4k people).

In 2018, there were 1.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (49.2k people) in High Point, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.91k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in High Point, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
49.2k ± 1.39k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
37.7k ± 1.38k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.91k ± 839

10.2%

Hispanic Population

11.3k people

10.2% of the people in High Point, NC are hispanic (11.3k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in High Point, NC as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

13.9%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

15.4k people

13.9%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

15.2k people

As of 2018, 13.9% of High Point, NC residents (15.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in High Point, NC was 13.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.9

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2018, the median age of all people in High Point, NC was 35.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 40. But people in High Point, NC are getting getting younger. In 2017, the average age of all High Point, NC residents was 36.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
229,947 ± 11,640 people
India
70,805 ± 6,510 people
Honduras
36,544 ± 4,685 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 229,947 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 70,805 and Honduras with 36,544.

Citizenship

91.6%

2018 Citizenship

91.3%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 91.6% of High Point, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in High Point, NC was 91.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,730 ± 245
Gulf War (1990s)
1,128 ± 207
Gulf War (2001-)
906 ± 227

High Point, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in High Point, NC is $45,373. In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income in High Point, NC was Census Tract 162.04 with a value of $101,896, followed by Census Tract 163.04 and Census Tract 164.07, with respective values of $100,903 and $91,536.

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,862. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.472, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of High Point, NC employs 50.3k people. The largest industries in High Point, NC are Manufacturing (8,312 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,970 people), and Retail Trade (5,755 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($107,569), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($50,691), and Finance & Insurance ($46,409).

Wages

Median Household Income

$45,373

2018 value

± $1,257

1.64%

1 Year Growth

± 4.01%

Households in High Point, NC have a median annual income of $45,373, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $44,642 in 2017, which represents a 1.64% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in High Point, NC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

$63,585

Average Male Salary in North Carolina

± $1,168

$47,862

Average Female Salary in North Carolina

± $855

In 2019, full-time male employees in North Carolina made 1.33 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in North Carolina

Asian
$64,719 ± $4,583
White
$53,494 ± $850
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$42,933 ± $24,629

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of North Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in North Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in North Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for High Point, NC is from North Carolina.

0.472

2019 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.473

2018 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2019, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0599% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 162.04
Census Tract 163.04
Census Tract 164.07

In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in High Point, NC was Census Tract 162.04 with a value of $101,896, followed by Census Tract 163.04 and Census Tract 164.07, with respective values of $100,903 and $91,536.

The following map shows all of the places in High Point, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

18.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in High Point, NC (19.9k out of 107k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
9,810 ± 756
White
6,495 ± 579
Hispanic
3,197 ± 430

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

50.3k

2018 Value

± 1,534

2.35%

1 Year growth

± 4.17%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in High Point, NC grew at a rate of 2.35%, from 49.1k employees to 50.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in High Point, NC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,207 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,631 people), and Management Occupations (4,816 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of High Point, NC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of High Point, NC, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (6,207 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,631 people), and Management Occupations (4,816 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, High Point, NC has an unusually high number of residents working as Production Occupations (1.65 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (1.3 times), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (1.16 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of High Point, NC, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($82,547), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($74,138), and Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($72,847).

Industries

Employment by Industries

50.3k

2018 Value

± 1,534

2.35%

1 Year growth

± 4.17%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in High Point, NC grew at a rate of 2.35%, from 49.1k employees to 50.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in High Point, NC, are Manufacturing (8,312 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,970 people), and Retail Trade (5,755 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of High Point, NC, though some of these residents may live in High Point, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in High Point, NC, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (8,312 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,970 people), and Retail Trade (5,755 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, High Point, NC has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.64 times higher than expected), Wholesale Trade (1.35 times), and Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.18 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in High Point, NC, by median earnings, are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($107,569), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($50,691), and Finance & Insurance ($46,409).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $54.1B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($40B) and Machinery ($36.8B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$430B

2018 Value in North Carolina

$840B

Projected 2045 Value in North Carolina

95.4% growth

In 2018, total outbound North Carolina trade was $430B. This is expected to increase 95.4% to $840B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

Georgia
$28.2B
South Carolina
$27.5B
Virginia
$24.4B

In 2018, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Georgia with $28.2B, followed by South Carolina with $27.5B and Virginia and $24.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2019, universities in High Point, NC awarded 1,515 degrees. The student population of High Point, NC is skewed towards women, with 2,253 male students and 3,835 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in High Point, NC are White (1,021 and 69.3%), followed by Black or African American (240 and 16.3%), Two or More Races (91 and 6.18%), and Hispanic or Latino (63 and 4.28%).

The largest universities in High Point, NC by number of degrees awarded are High Point University (1,228 and 81.1%), Health And Style Institute (226 and 14.9%), and South University-High Point (61 and 4.03%).

The most popular majors in High Point, NC are General Communication (234 and 15.4%), General Business Administration & Management (234 and 15.4%), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (170 and 11.2%).

The median tuition costs in High Point, NC are $31,768 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Kinesiology & Exercise Science
72 degree-majorss awarded
General Communication
218 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
204 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in High Point, NC was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 72 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in High Point, NC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

High Point University
1,228 degrees awarded
Health And Style Institute
226 degrees awarded
South University-High Point
61 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$31,768

Median Private

In 2019, the High Point, NC institution with the largest number of graduating students was High Point University with 1,228 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

484

Degrees Awarded to Men

1,031

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 484 men were awarded degrees from institutions in High Point, NC, which is 0.469 times less than the 1,031 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in High Point, NC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,021 degrees awarded
Black or African American
240 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
91 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in High Point, NC was White students. These 1,021 degrees mean that there were 4.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 240 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in High Point, NC was $147,500 in 2018, which is 0.642 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $144,900 to $147,500, a 1.79% increase. The homeownership rate in High Point, NC is 54.4%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in High Point, NC have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in High Point, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$147,500

2018 Median

± $3,128

$144,900

2017 Median

± $3,181

In 2018, the median property value in High Point, NC grew to to $147,500 from the previous year's value of $144,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in High Point, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In High Point, NC the largest share of households have a property value in the $125k - $150k range.

Household Income

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

$45,373

Median Household Income

± $1,257

41k

Number of Households

± 1,275

In 2018, the median household income of the 41k households in High Point, NC grew to $45,373 from the previous year's value of $44,642.

The following chart displays the households in High Point, 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in High Point, NC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In High Point, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

54.4%

2018 Homeownership

54.5%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 54.4% of the housing units in High Point, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in High Point, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in High Point, NC have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 1.24% of the workforce in High Point, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (81%)
Carpooled (11.7%)
Worked At Home (4.09%)

In 2018, 81% of workers in High Point, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.7%) and those who worked at home (4.09%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in High Point, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in High Point, NC have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

88.6% of the population of High Point, NC has health coverage, with 43.9% on employee plans, 20% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Guilford County, NC see 1283 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.99% increase from the previous year (1258 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1755 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 341 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Jones County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (27.2%). Additionally, Bladen County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (49.1%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Guilford County, NC.

1,283 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Guilford County, NC

Primary care physicians in Guilford County, NC see an average of 1,283 patients per year. This represents a 1.99% increase from the previous year (1,258 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$7,264

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in North Carolina

$3,859

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,225

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,260

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in North Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 3.37%, from $7,027 to $7,264.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

11.4%

Uninsured

43.9%

Employer Coverage

20%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.33%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in High Point, NC declined by 12% from 13% to 11.4%.

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