Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina
Greensboro: City in North Carolina, United States of America
About
Greensboro is a city located in the county of Guilford in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 269,666 and a population density of 779 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 297,878 inhabitants.
The city was created 215 years ago in 1807.
Quick Facts about Greensboro
| Population : | 297,878 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Guilford County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 336 |
| Area : | 346.05 km2 |
| Altitude : | 892 feet / 272 meters |
| Capital city : | Greensboro is capital of Guilford County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1808 (215 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:22:09 (30th May 2023) |
| Postal code : | 27401 |
| Density : | 861 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 9.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Greensboro is located at 36°4'22"N 79°47'31"W (36.0726400, -79.7919800).
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Official website of Greensboro
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Demographics
The population of Greensboro increased by 9.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 269,666 | - | census |
| 2011 | 272,430 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 276,041 | 1.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 279,244 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 282,261 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 284,610 | 0.83% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 289,182 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 291,537 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 294,518 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 296,710 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 297,878 | 0.39% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Greensboro
1 Greensboro Science Center
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2 Wet'n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park
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3 City of Greensboro - Country Park
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4 LeBauer Park @ Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc.
208 N Davie St, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Greensboro Arboretum
401 Ashland Dr, Greensboro, NC 27403, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where ot Eat in Greensboro
1 AmStar Cinemas 18 - Four Seasons Station
2700 Vanstory St suite a, Greensboro, NC 27407, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Spare Time Greensboro
5502 Hornaday Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Celebration Station
4315 Big Tree Way, Greensboro, NC 27409, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Chuck E. Cheese
702-A Pembroke Rd, Greensboro, NC 27405, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 AMF All Star Lanes
910 S Holden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407, United States ➦ Show Map
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Where to Stay in Greensboro
1 Marriott Greensboro Downtown
304 N Greene St, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Hyatt Place Greensboro
1619 Stanley Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Extended Stay America - Greensboro - Wendover Ave. - Big Tree Way
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4 Econo Lodge & Suites
120 Seneca Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Hyatt Place Greensboro / Downtown
300 N Eugene St, Greensboro, NC 27401, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Greensboro
1 Bicentennial Garden
1105 Hobbs Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Greensboro (200)
People born in Greensboro, including short story writer O. Henry, rower Caroline Lind, priest Thomas Berry, .
List
- Edward R. Murrow (American broadcast journalist and war correspondent (1908-1965)) he was born in 25/04/1908
- Kelly Kline (American movie actress and film director) she was born in 05/07/1981
- MacKenzie Mauzy (American actress) she was born in 14/10/1988
- Carolyn Maloney (U.S. Representative from New York) she was born in 19/02/1946
- Margaret Maron (American crime fiction writer) she was born in 25/08/1938
- Eddie Pope (American soccer player) he was born in 24/12/1973
- Tal Farlow (American jazz guitarist) he was born in 07/06/1921
- Anita W. Addison (Television and film director, television producer) she was born in 06/09/1952
- Shannon Cochran (American actress) she was born in 07/08/1958
- Bob McAdoo (professional basketball player) he was born in 25/09/1951
- Ronald Perelman (Businessman, investor) he was born in 01/01/1943
- Ann Livermore (American businesswoman) she was born in 23/08/1958
- Ansu Sesay (American basketball player) he was born in 29/07/1976
- Erskine Bowles (American businessman) he was born in 08/08/1945
- Dallas McPherson (American baseball player) he was born in 23/07/1980
- Billy "Crash" Craddock (American singer) he was born in 13/06/1939
- Brett Claywell (American actor) he was born in 11/04/1978
- Henry Flynt (American musician) he was born in 01/01/1940
Schools in Greensboro
College & universities near Greensboro, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 197993 | Bennett College | Greensboro (NC) | 27401-3239 |
| 198598 | Greensboro College | Greensboro (NC) | 27401-1875 |
| 199148 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Greensboro (NC) | 27402-6170 |
| 199102 | North Carolina A & T State University | Greensboro (NC) | 27411 |
| 198844 | Leons Beauty School Inc | Greensboro (NC) | 27403 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Greensboro, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRO | J. Douglas Galyon Depot | 236 East Washington Street | RAIL |
| HPT | High Point | 100 West High St | RAIL |
| BNC | Burlington | 101 North Main Street | RAIL |
| UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
| WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
Post offices near Greensboro
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Greensbor Post Office | Greensboro (NC) | 27401 |
| Spring Valley Post Office | Greensboro (NC) | 27406 |
| Summ Post Office | Greensboro (NC) | 27405 |
| Friendly Post Office | Greensboro (NC) | 27408 |
| Battleground Post Office | Greensboro (NC) | 27408 |
Other places with the same name (8)
- Greensboro , Georgia city in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States with a population of 3,272 people.
- Greensboro , Alabama city in Hale County, Alabama, United States with a population of 2,265 people.
- Greensboro , Maryland town located on the banks of the Choptank River in Caroline County, Maryland with a population of 1,878 people.
- Greensboro , Vermont town in Orleans County, Vermont, United States with a population of 687 people.
- Greensboro , Florida town in Gadsden County, Florida, United States with a population of 610 people.
- Greensboro , Pennsylvania city in and the county seat of Greene County, Georgia, United States with a population of 238 people.
- Greensboro , Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 137 people.
Other cities in Guilford County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Guilford County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| High Point | 113,565 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Summerfield | 11,502 | Town of the United States |
| Gibsonville | 7,397 | Town in Alamance and Guilford county, North Carolina, United States |
| Oak Ridge | 7,126 | Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States |
| Stokesdale | 5,555 | Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States |
| Pleasant Garden | 4,990 | City in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Jamestown | 4,528 | Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States |
| Forest Oaks | 3,890 | Township in Guilford County, North Carolina |
| McLeansville | 1,021 | Township in Guilford County, North Carolina |
| Sedalia | 689 | Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Whitsett | 643 | Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Greensboro distances to largest North Carolina cities
