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Asheboro, NC


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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.

The People and Families of Asheboro

In Asheboro, about 49% of adults are married.

Approximately 24% of Asheboro is non-white. Asheboro boasts a diverse population for North Carolina, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Asheboro had a median family income of $39,397.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Asheboro ($24,200). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Asheboro Housing

About 55% of housing units in Asheboro are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments.

Commuting

In Asheboro, 95% of commuters drive to work.

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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