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Asheboro, North Carolina

Introduction to Asheboro, North Carolina

Asheboro, North Carolina, in Randolph county, is 20 miles SE of High Point, North Carolina (center to center) and 66 miles W of Raleigh, North Carolina.The city is considered part of the Greensboro - - Winston - Salem - - High Point metropolitan area. Asheboro has a population of 21,672.

Asheboro History

Asheboro was established on Christmas day in 1796. It was named in honor of Samuel Ashe, then Governor of North Carolina. The area's first post office was established in 1814. Jonathan Worth, who became Governor of North Carolina in 1865, settled in Asheboro in November 1824. The High Point, Randleman, Asheboro, and Southern Railroad first entered the city in July 1889.

Asheboro and nearby Attractions

  • Lake Lucas
  • Peddycord F.A.C. Flying Museum
  • North Carolina Zoological Park and Gardens
  • American Classic Motorcycle Museum
  • Morrow Mountain State Park
  • House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site

Things To Do In Asheboro

Asheboro is home to the American Classic Motorcycle Museum. One can also visit the North Carolina Aviation Museum and North Carolina Zoological Park. The city also offers numerous shopping centers such as the Northgate Shopping Center, Randolph Mall, Hammer Village Shopping Center, and Hillside Shopping Center. In addition, the city organizes several festivals and recreational events throughout the year.

Asheboro Transportation

Air transportation is available from Piedmont Triad International Airport.

Asheboro Higher Education

Randolph Community College and Asheboro Beauty School lie within the city.

High Points

Asheboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyAsheboro Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Asheboro, NC

Comparing Asheboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens65
Well-Paid Single Men47
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income35
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home12
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes86
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents76
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime68
Low Property Crime12

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