Iredell County, NC

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2024 Population

196,544

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

40.8

0.245% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

10%

10.3% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$81,419

3.48% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$321,400

9.96% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

98,165

2.15% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Iredell County, 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.

96.2% of the residents in Iredell County, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Iredell County, NC are Mitchell Community College (841 degrees awarded in 2023), NASCAR Technical Institute (700 degrees), and Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology (30 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Iredell County, NC was $321,400, and the homeownership rate was 71.9%.

Most people in Iredell County, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Iredell County, NC was 2 cars per household.

Iredell County, NC borders Alexander County, NC, Cabarrus County, NC, Catawba County, NC, Davie County, NC, Lincoln County, NC, Mecklenburg County, NC, Rowan County, NC, Wilkes County, NC, and Yadkin County, NC.

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Population & Diversity

Iredell County, NC is home to a population of 197k people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.15% of Iredell County, NC residents were born outside of the country (14k people).

In 2024, there were 6.57 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (143k people) in Iredell County, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 21.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.82k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.2%

2024 Citizenship

96%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.2% of Iredell County, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Iredell County, NC was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Iredell County, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
143k ± 465
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
21.8k ± 840
Other (Hispanic)
7.82k ± 1.08k

9.26%

Hispanic Population

18.2k people

9.26% of the people in Iredell County, NC are hispanic (18.2k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
224,963 ± 11,520 people
India
83,219 ± 7,055 people
Honduras
48,247 ± 5,380 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 224,963 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 83,219 and Honduras with 48,247.

Foreign-Born Population

7.15%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

14k people

2023 Foreign-Born Population

13.4k people

As of 2024, 7.15% of Iredell County, NC residents (14k 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 Iredell County, NC was 7%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,207 ± 382
Gulf War (2001-)
2,682 ± 378
Gulf War (1990s)
1,612 ± 294

Iredell County, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.2 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Economy

The economy of Iredell County, NC employs 98.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Iredell County, NC were Manufacturing (15,456 people), Retail Trade (13,542 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (12,392 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($101,469), Utilities ($91,917), and Finance & Insurance ($90,052).

Employment

Occupations

98.2k

2024 Value

± 2,616

2.15%

1 Year growth

± 3.62%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Iredell County, NC grew at a rate of 2.15%, from 96.1k employees to 98.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Iredell County, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (11,541 people), Management Occupations (11,473 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,424 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Iredell County, 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

98.2k

2024 Value

± 2,616

2.15%

1 Year growth

± 3.62%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Iredell County, NC grew at a rate of 2.15%, from 96.1k employees to 98.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Iredell County, NC, are Manufacturing (15,456 people), Retail Trade (13,542 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (12,392 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Iredell County, NC, though some of these residents may live in Iredell County, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$58,676

Median earning men ± $2,707

$37,626

Median earning women ± $1,788

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($103,920), Wholesale Trade ($86,824), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,708).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,508), Public Administration ($51,056), and Construction ($46,875).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

419
Construction
391
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
355
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$923k
Management of Companies and Enterprises
$747k
Manufacturing
$513k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

In 2023, universities in Iredell County, NC awarded 1,571 degrees. The student population of Iredell County, NC in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 2,700 male students and 2,278 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Iredell County, NC are White (1,000 and 63.7%), Hispanic or Latino (230 and 14.6%), Black or African American (154 and 9.8%), and Two or More Races (109 and 6.94%).

The largest universities in Iredell County, NC by number of degrees awarded are Mitchell Community College (841 and 53.5%), NASCAR Technical Institute (700 and 44.6%), and Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology (30 and 1.91%).

The most popular majors in Iredell County, NC are Automobile Mechanics Technology (535 and 34.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (288 and 18.3%), and Welding Technology (113 and 7.19%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 4,978 students enrolled in Iredell County, NC, 54.2% men and 45.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,193 records, of which 46.9% were women and 53.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
43 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
517 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
288 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Iredell County, NC was Registered Nursing with 43 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mitchell Community College
841 degrees awarded
NASCAR Technical Institute
700 degrees awarded
Pinnacle Institute of Cosmetology
30 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mitchell Community College with 841 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 1,003 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Iredell County, NC, which is 1.77 times more than the 568 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 1,000 degrees mean that there were 4.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 230 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 ($2,432) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($219) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,690) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Iredell County, NC was $321,400 in 2024, which is 0.966 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $292,300 to $321,400, a 9.96% increase. The homeownership rate in Iredell County, NC is 71.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Iredell County, NC have an average commute time of 25.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Iredell County, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 11% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Iredell County, NC. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.04%.

Housing

Property

$321,400

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,512

$54,856

Median Property Taxes

±$1,673

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 Iredell County, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

71.9%

Homeownership

2024

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 71.9% of the housing units in Iredell County, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Iredell County, 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.

$81,419

Median Household Income

± $2,620

76.3k

Number of Households

± 2,289

In 2024, the median household income of the 76.3k households in Iredell County, NC grew to $81,419 from the previous year's value of $78,678.

The following chart displays the households in Iredell County, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Iredell County, NC is from North Carolina.

0.467

2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2023, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.639% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (73.6%)
Worked At Home (14.6%)
Carpooled (9.17%)

In 2024, 73.6% of workers in Iredell County, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.6%) and those who carpooled to work (9.17%).

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

25.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Iredell County, NC have a shorter commute time (25.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.88% of the workforce in Iredell County, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 11% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Iredell County, NC. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.04%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Iredell County, NC (19.5k out of 195k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 11.9% of the children was living in poverty in Iredell County, NC. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 8.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 254 in Iredell County, NC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 22.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

91% of the population of Iredell County, NC has health coverage, with 50.2% on employee plans, 13.3% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Iredell County, NC see 1,477 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,477 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1749 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,477 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Iredell County, NC

Primary care physicians in Iredell County, NC see an average of 1,477 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,477 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.6% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 40.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.01%

Uninsured

50.2%

Employer Coverage

13.3%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

1.33%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Iredell County, NC declined by 5.03% from 9.49% to 9.01%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 49.9 in Iredell County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Iredell County, NC.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.5% in Iredell County, NC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Iredell County, NC.