Asheboro is a city located in Randolph County North Carolina. Asheboro has a 2024 population of 27,894. Asheboro is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually and its population has increased by 2.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,222 in 2020.
The average household income in Asheboro is $63,066 with a poverty rate of 20.21%. The median age in Asheboro is 36.1 years: 35.6 years for males, and 36.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Asheboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,223 | 62.97% |
| Black or African American | 4,140 | 15.14% |
| Other race | 3,964 | 14.49% |
| Two or more races | 1,589 | 5.81% |
| Asian | 303 | 1.11% |
| Native American | 134 | 0.49% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,538 | 2.3 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
| Non Family | 5,120 | 1.13 | 36 | 64 |
| Married | 4,189 | 3.23 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Female | 1,715 | 3.26 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
| Male | 514 | 3.06 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
46.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,868 | 10.26% |
| Associates Degree | 1,671 | 9.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,448 | 13.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,216 | 6.68% |
| High School Graduate | 5,598 | 30.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,183 | 6.5% |
| Some College | 4,227 | 23.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,395 | 10,576 | 2,791 |
| Hispanic | 3,898 | 2,217 | 448 |
| Black | 2,375 | 1,853 | 293 |
| Other Race | 2,223 | 1,173 | 269 |
| 2+ Races | 845 | 691 | 197 |
| Asian | 105 | 105 | 72 |
| Native American | 97 | 70 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 68.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,497 | $49,570 | $45,290 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,142 | $93,125 | $60,370 |
| High School Graduate | $35,672 | $39,508 | $29,976 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,011 | $34,644 | $24,292 |
| Overall | $36,198 | $40,219 | $33,610 |
| Some College | $33,728 | $34,649 | $31,471 |
$36,198
Average Earnings
$40,219
Average Male
$33,610
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.51% of Asheboro residents speak only English, while 28.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,966 | 1,816 | 13% |
| Black | 4,003 | 1,804 | 45.07% |
| Hispanic | 7,524 | 1,760 | 23.39% |
| Other | 3,920 | 989 | 25.23% |
| Multiple | 1,568 | 207 | 13.2% |
| Native | 134 | 79 | 58.96% |
20.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.11%
Male Poverty Rate
23.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Asheboro is Native, with 58.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Asheboro is White, with 13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.31% |
| High School | 18.81% |
| Some College | 14.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.34% |
| Female Unemployed | 35.59% |
| Female Employed | 16.37% |
| Male Employed | 7.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,267 | $75,322 |
| Households | $48,628 | $63,066 |
| Married Families | $72,631 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,286 | $43,463 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,496
Number of Veterans
1,311
Male Veterans
185
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 591 |
| First Gulf War | 363 |
| Second Gulf War | 241 |
| Korea | 96 |
| World War II | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 599 |
| 65 to 74 | 315 |
| 55 to 64 | 291 |
| 35 to 54 | 173 |
| 18 to 34 | 118 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,284 | 9.3% |
| Black | 151 | 5.42% |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 5.85% |
| Other Race | 6 | 0.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62%
Born in Asheboro
88.58%
Native Born
11.42%
Foreign Born
8.41%
Non Citizen
3.01%
Naturalized
88.58% of Asheboro residents were born in the United States, with 62% having been born in North Carolina. 8.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 28,734 | 168 | 0.59% |
| 2028 | 28,566 | 168 | 0.59% |
| 2027 | 28,398 | 168 | 0.6% |
| 2026 | 28,230 | 168 | 0.6% |
| 2025 | 28,062 | 168 | 0.6% |
| 2024 | 27,894 | 168 | 0.61% |
| 2023 | 27,726 | 196 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 27,530 | 156 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 27,374 | 152 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 27,222 | 1,351 | 5.22% |
| 2019 | 25,871 | 90 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 25,781 | -10 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 25,791 | -61 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 25,852 | 66 | 0.26% |
| 2015 | 25,786 | -43 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 25,829 | -16 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 25,845 | 190 | 0.74% |
| 2012 | 25,655 | 141 | 0.55% |
| 2011 | 25,514 | 69 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 25,445 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,672 | 5,310 | 32.45% |
| 1990 | 16,362 | 1,110 | 7.28% |
| 1980 | 15,252 | 4,455 | 41.26% |
| 1970 | 10,797 | 1,348 | 14.27% |
| 1960 | 9,449 | 1,748 | 22.7% |
| 1950 | 7,701 | 720 | 10.31% |
| 1940 | 6,981 | 1,960 | 39.04% |
| 1930 | 5,021 | 2,462 | 96.21% |
| 1920 | 2,559 | -26,175 | -91.09% |