High Point, NC Profile
High Point, NC, population 103,368, is located
in North Carolina's Guilford county,
about 14.4 miles from Greensboro and 16.7 miles from Winston-Salem.
Through the 90's High Point's population has grown by about 24%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of High Point has grown by about 11%. Since 2005 High Point's population has grown by about 9%.
High Point's property crime levels tend to be higher than North Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in High Point tend to be much higher than North Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 61% |
| African American | 32% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 3% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 4% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 6.00% | | Over 60: | 9.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 86,273 | N/A |
| 2001 | 88,772 | 2.90% |
| 2002 | 90,925 | 2.43% |
| 2003 | 91,944 | 1.12% |
| 2004 | 93,222 | 1.39% |
| 2005 | 95,245 | 2.17% |
| 2006 | 98,368 | 3.28% |
| 2007 | 100,340 | 2.00% |
| 2008 | 102,266 | 1.92% |
| 2009 | 103,368 | 1.08% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $40,137 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 885 |
| 2002 | 789 |
| 2003 | 857 |
| 2004 | 718 |
| 2005 | 653 |
| 2006 | 721 |
| 2007 | 838 |
| 2008 | 702 |
| 2009 | 654 |
| 2010 | 578 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
11 | 27 | 314 | 421 |
| 2002 |
5 | 37 | 269 | 389 |
| 2003 |
8 | 34 | 264 | 479 |
| 2004 |
10 | 42 | 224 | 392 |
| 2005 |
8 | 27 | 217 | 364 |
| 2006 |
8 | 41 | 269 | 381 |
| 2007 |
13 | 39 | 335 | 445 |
| 2008 |
11 | 30 | 310 | 367 |
| 2009 |
3 | 33 | 273 | 369 |
| 2010 |
2 | 28 | 220 | 358 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 7,323 |
| 2002 | 6,439 |
| 2003 | 6,450 |
| 2004 | 6,253 |
| 2005 | 6,310 |
| 2006 | 5,828 |
| 2007 | 5,787 |
| 2008 | 5,971 |
| 2009 | 5,137 |
| 2010 | 4,634 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
1,807 |
3,968 |
618 |
| 2002 |
1,483 |
3,641 |
589 |
| 2003 |
1,585 |
3,765 |
557 |
| 2004 |
1,819 |
3,495 |
501 |
| 2005 |
1,970 |
3,509 |
478 |
| 2006 |
1697 |
3449 |
506 |
| 2007 |
1870 |
3456 |
420 |
| 2008 |
1953 |
3755 |
400 |
| 2009 |
1463 |
3619 |
244 |
| 2010 |
1313 |
3346 |
220 |
Location
| Elevation | 939 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 43 Square Miles |
| Water Area | 1.6 Square Miles |
