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Greensboro, NC

Founded 1808Guilford CountyElev. 272 m
Population
298,564
Median home
$221,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
85
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Greensboro

With about 298,564 residents, Greensboro is one of North Carolina's notable places. Greensboro was founded in 1808 and sits in Guilford County. The median age is 34.1 and the median household income is $58,884. Homes carry a median value of $221,300, and about 50% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (41.6%). Around 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 22 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
298,564
Median age
34.1
Median household income
$58,884
Per-capita income
$35,858
Poverty rate
18.4%
High-school grad or higher
90.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg. commute
22 min
Work from home
11.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White37.9%
Hispanic or Latino10.5%
Black41.6%
Asian4.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38.3%
Sales & office22.7%
Service17%
Production, transportation & material moving16.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$221,300
Median gross rent
$1,114/mo
Owner-occupied
50.3%
Median year built
1983
Households
121,189
Avg. household size
2.33

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Greensboro has 85 public schools — 47 elementary, 14 middle, 19 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 19 schools
Reading43%
Math32%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

A&T Four Middle CollegeHighGrades 9–12
Academy at SmithHighGrades 9–12
Ben L. Smith High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Early College at GuilfordHighGrades 9–12
GC Middle College HighHighGrades 11–12
Grimsley HighHighGrades 9–12
James B Dudley HighHighGrades 9–12
Middle College at GTCC-GreensboroHighGrades 9–13
Middle College High at BennettHighGrades 9–12
Northern Guilford HighHighGrades 9–12
Northwest Guilford HighHighGrades 9–12
Page HighHighGrades 9–12
Philip J Weaver Ed CenterHighGrades 9–12
SCALE SchoolHighGrades 6–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime115% above national
Greensboro828
North Carolina404
United States386
→ 0% unchanged than 2019
2019–2023
property crime93% above national
Greensboro3,774
North Carolina2,114
United States1,952
↑ 1% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Greensboro Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Greensboro.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Guilford County
Ice stormVery High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Greensboro is in Guilford County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Greensboro was founded in 1808 and sits in Guilford County. Elevation ~272 m.

Population trend
301K267K298,56420102024
Map of Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
Where Greensboro is
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Historic places

48 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Galloway,John Marion, HouseLatham-Baker HouseWeir, Dr. David P., HouseGreensboro Historical MuseumDixon-Leftwich-Murphy HouseGuilford County CourthouseFields, William, HouseBumpas-Troy House
Notable people from Greensboro
O. HenryEdward R. MurrowJohn IsnerLoretta LynchBob McAdooEddie PopeGianluca BusioJoey CheekCarolyn MaloneyBrandon Jones
People searches in Greensboro
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Nearby cities
High Point (12 mi)Kernersville (14 mi)Burlington (20 mi)Thomasville (21 mi)Winston-Salem (24 mi)Asheboro (26 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Greensboro, NC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Greensboro, North Carolina.

Elliott Lamone Taylor, 48
Greensboro · Guilford County · 27406
AKA Elliott Taylor, Elliott Lamoine Taylor
Mariyo Senta Campbell, 45
Greensboro · Guilford County · 27407
AKA Mariyo Campbell, Mariyo S Campbell
Marcos Rivera, 32
Greensboro · Guilford County · 27401
Mark Anthony Andrew Adams, 66
Greensboro · Guilford County · 27406
AKA Mark Adams, Mark A Adams
Marshall Lee Wright, 39
Greensboro · Guilford County · 27401
AKA Marshall Wright, Marshall L Wright
Mark Christopher Thompson, 32
Greensboro · Guilford County · 27406
Marvin Victor Ii Jones, 41
Greensboro · Guilford County · 27406
AKA Marvin Victor Jones, Marvin V Jones
Edward Lee Campbell, 78
Greensboro · Guilford County · 27407
AKA Edward Campbell, Edward L Campbell
Edward White, 58
Greensboro · Guilford County · 27401
AKA X Big Ed
Kentrell Marshall Mitchell, 38
Greensboro · Guilford County · 27405
AKA Kentrell Mitchell, Kentrell M Mitchell
Kenneth White, 61
Greensboro · Guilford County · 27403
AKA Kenneth Lee White, Kenny White
George Hanes Jr Johnson, 53
Greensboro · Guilford County · 27407
AKA George Johnson, George Hanes Johnson
Paul J Jr Greene, 63
Greensboro · Guilford County · 27406
AKA Paul Greene, Paul Jr Greene
Mark Eugene Whitsett, 63
Greensboro · 27406
AKA Paul Mark Jackson, Mark Mark Jones
Andre Terrell Harris, 41
Greensboro · Guilford County · 27407
AKA Xx Dre, Andre Harris
Andrew James Johnson, 65
Greensboro · Guilford County · 27401
AKA Andrew Johnson, Andrew J Johnson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Greensboro — frequently asked

What is the population of Greensboro, North Carolina?
Greensboro has a population of about 298,564, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Greensboro?
The median home value in Greensboro is $221,300, and the median gross rent is $1,114/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Greensboro safe? What is the crime rate?
Greensboro Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 828 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Greensboro face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Guilford County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, lightning, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Greensboro?
Greensboro has 85 public schools (47 elementary, 14 middle, 19 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Greensboro?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Greensboro. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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