High Point, North Carolina

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.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 17%

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 (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

High Point Almanac

High Point Climate

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High Point Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by High Point residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, High Point, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

High Point Hospitals

HIGH POINT REGIONAL HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
601 N ELM ST PO BOX HP-5
(336) 878-6000
Emergency Service: Yes

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Wal-Mart in High Point

High Point High Schools (2004)

HIGH POINT CENTRAL HIGH
801 FERNDALE BLVD
336-819-2825
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,377 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

SOUTHWEST GUILFORD HIGH
4364 BARROW RD
336-819-2970
Serves 1,259 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

T WINGATE ANDREWS HIGH
1920 MCGUINN DR
336-819-2800
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,194 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

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