High Point, North Carolina

High Point: The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina. It is located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. High Point is known for its furniture industry, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the High Point Museum and the High Point Market.

About

High Point is a city located in the county of Guilford in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 104,371 and a population density of 710 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 113,565 inhabitants.

High Point is a city located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, with a population of over 113,000. It is the only city in North Carolina to be headquartered in three counties - Guilford, Forsyth, and Randolph.

History

High Point was settled in the mid-1800s as a railroad town and trading post. It was incorporated in 1859 and became a major industrial hub, focused on the furniture, hosiery, and textile industries.

High Point grew rapidly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as factories and mills were established. The High Point Market launched in 1909, cementing it as a global furniture design center.

Economy

The city's economy is anchored by the home furnishings and manufacturing sectors. The High Point Market is the largest furnishings trade show in the world.

Other major employers are the High Point Regional Health System, Ralph Lauren Corporation, Bank of America, and Old Dominion Freight Line.

Attractions

Popular sites include the High Point Museum & Library, World's Largest Chest of Drawers, High Point City Lake Park, and venues like the Greensboro Coliseum Complex.

Cultural destinations are the North Carolina Shakespeare Festival and Glassblowing at the Furnitureland South complex. Events like the NC BBQ Festival celebrate High Point's heritage.

High Point's identity revolves around manufacturing, furniture craftsmanship, and hospitality. With a renewed downtown and appeal as part of the Greensboro metro, the city provides a distinctly North Carolinian experience.

High Point locator map
Location of High Point on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about High Point

Population : 113,565 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
County : Guilford County
Instagram username : cityofhighpoint
Twitter username : cityofhighpoint
Postal code : 27265, 27261, 27264, 27263, 27262, 27260
Phone Area Codes : 336
Area : 146.9 km2
Altitude : 938 feet / 286 meters
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 06:34:31 (4th November 2024)
Density : 773 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 8.1% (2010-2020)
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HighPoint NC
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Geography

High Point is located at 35°57'20"N 80°0'19"W (35.9556900, -80.0053200). It has 2 neighbors: Archdale and Jamestown.

High Point map

High Point has 2 neighbours.

  • Archdale city in Randolph County, North Carolina, United States
  • Jamestown town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

Demographics

The population of High Point increased by 8.1% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 104,371 - census
2011 105,823 1.37% estimation process
2012 106,567 0.7% estimation process
2013 107,573 0.94% estimation process
2014 108,797 1.13% estimation process
2015 110,232 1.3% estimation process
2016 111,533 1.17% estimation process
2017 111,746 0.19% estimation process
2018 112,073 0.29% estimation process
2019 112,791 0.64% estimation process
2020 113,565 0.68% estimation process

Demographic Facts

Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : 255,601
Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : 225,317
Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : 13.4%
April 1, 2020 Population : 264,165
April 1, 2010 Population : 225,221
People under 5 years old, percentage : 6.2%
People under 18 years old, percentage : 21.2%
People over 65 (%) : 14.8%
Female persons, % : 49.5%
White only, percent : 75.4%
Black or African American alone, percent : 2.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : 1.0%
Asians alone % : 6.7%
Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : 0.8%
% of people who have participated in two or more races : 4.8%
% of Hispanic or Latino : 24.7%
White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : 61.0%
2015-2019 Veterans : 16,383
Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : 15.9%
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 48.0%

High Point zip code is 27260. County name: Guilford, County fips: 37081

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Economic Facts

Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 48.0%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $335,000
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,665
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $456
2015-2019 median gross rent : $1,029
2015-2019 Households : 102,283
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.36
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 78.0%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 25.8%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 92.5%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 83.6%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 89.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 33.5%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 9.0%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 11.4%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 68.0%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 63.7%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 1,436,766
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 2,661,538
Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : 3,300,449
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 4,519,419
2012 total retail sales per capita : $19,562
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 20.3
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $58,790
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $34,475
Percentage of people living in poverty : 13.5%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 21,577
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 10,717
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 6,898
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 3,616
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 16,265
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 2,222
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 16,998
2010 population per square mile : 2,186.4
2010 land area in square miles : 103.01
Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : 63.4%
Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : $164,800
From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : $1,527
Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : $741
2015-2019 median gross rent : $847
2015-2019 Households : 3,909
Population per household, 2015-2019 : 2.15
Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : 85.8%
Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : 3.0%
Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : 86.3%
Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : 75.4%
Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : 91.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : 17.6%
Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : 14.4%
Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : 9.9%
Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 62.8%
Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 60.1%
Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : 5,443
Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : 66,680
2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : 82,797
2012 total retail sales per capita : $9,792
Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : 24.1
2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : $52,795
Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : $30,412
Percentage of people living in poverty : 8.9%
Total number of businesses in 2012 : 593
Men-owned businesses in 2012 : 250
Women-owned businesses in 2012 : 221
Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : F
Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : 548
Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : F
Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : 538
2010 population per square mile : 310.8
2010 land area in square miles : 27.28

People born in High Point (72)

People born in High Point, including actress and singer Fantasia Barrino, baseball player and coach Luke Appling, football player, defensive back, safety Adrian Wilson, .

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Schools in High Point

College & universities near High Point, NC

Code Name City ZIP
198695 High Point University High Point (NC) 27268
198622 Guilford Technical Community College Jamestown (NC) 27282
481720 South University-High Point High Point (NC) 27265-8320
478616 Empire Beauty School-West Greensboro Greensboro (NC) 27407-2693
456968 Health And Style Institute Greensboro (NC) 27407

Stations (14)

Amtrak & bus stations near High Point, NC

Code Name Address Type
HPT High Point 100 West High St RAIL
GRO J. Douglas Galyon Depot 236 East Washington 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
LEX Lexington Center St. and railroad tracks RAIL

Post offices near High Point

Post Office Name City ZIP
High Poin Post Office High Point (NC) 27260
Emerywood Post Office High Point (NC) 27262
Archdal Post Office Archdale (NC) 27263
Trinity Post Office Trinity (NC) 27370
Jamestown Post Office Jamestown (NC) 27282

Other cities in Guilford County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Guilford County , NC.

City Name Population Title
Greensboro 297,878 The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.
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

High Point distances to largest North Carolina cities