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High Point, North Carolina


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High Point, North Carolina

High Point, North Carolina, in Guilford county, is 69 miles NE of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city is located in the Greensboro - - Winston - Salem - - High Point metropolitan area. High Point has a population of 85,839.

The People and Families of High Point

In High Point, about 50% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, High Point had a median family income of $48,057.

Political Inclinations

Residents of High Point gave more campaign money ($238,885) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

High Point Housing

Owners occupy 59% of the housing units in High Point. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In High Point, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyHigh Point Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%High Point Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of High Point, NC

Comparing High Point 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
Female Share of the Population85
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Well-Paid Single Women58
Senior Citizens53
Well-Paid Single Men58
Age of the Population53
Male Share of the Population36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income58
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use510
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Housing Recently Built66
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime23

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