The Town FilesGuilford County, North Carolina
547,940 people. The median home is worth $259,900 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $68,642.
Towns in Guilford County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | 299,035 | $244,800 | $61,515 | 34.3 |
| High Point | 114,059 | $235,800 | $64,561 | 37.7 |
| Summerfield | 10,951 | $521,900 | $160,275 | 44.0 |
| Gibsonville | 8,920 | $298,000 | $95,861 | 39.8 |
| Oak Ridge | 7,474 | $529,300 | $155,385 | 44.2 |
| Stokesdale | 5,924 | $379,100 | $121,071 | 45.7 |
| Pleasant Garden | 5,000 | $223,500 | $88,204 | 38.8 |
| Forest Oaks | 4,209 | $349,300 | $107,604 | 48.4 |
| Jamestown | 3,668 | $326,800 | $104,844 | 43.4 |
People and housing
| Guilford County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $259,900 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,163 | $969 |
| Median household income | $68,642 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 37.5 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39.0% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
287,996 jobs in 2024, average pay $61,546 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 803 storm events in Guilford County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Guilford County has been included in 28 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4487: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).