The 2000 Census showed that Guilford County had a population of 421,048 people. This represented 5.23% of the total population of North Carolina, making it the state's 3rd most populous county (out of 100 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Guilford had a population of 480,362 people. This is an increase of 14.09% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 488,406 | +16% | +1.67% since 2009 |
2009 | 480,362 | +14.09% | +1.32% since 2008 |
2008 | 474,108 | +12.6% | +1.98% since 2007 |
2007 | 464,924 | +10.42% | +2.08% since 2006 |
2006 | 455,432 | +8.17% | +2.26% since 2005 |
2005 | 445,378 | +5.78% | +1.6% since 2004 |
2004 | 438,384 | +4.12% | +0.85% since 2003 |
2003 | 434,703 | +3.24% | +0.81% since 2002 |
2002 | 431,224 | +2.42% | +0.72% since 2001 |
2001 | 428,132 | +1.68% | +1.68% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 421,048 | The Last Census |
Guilford County had 180,391 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Guilford County has a total area<3> of 657 square miles [1,703 km²]. Of this total, 649 square miles [1,681 km²] of the area is land, with the balance (1.26%) being water (8.28 square miles [21.44 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Guilford County had a population density of 648 people per square mile [250.3 people/km²], making it the state's 6th most densely populated county (out of 100 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Guilford County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Guilford and the state of North Carolina. Click here for the Guilford County QuickFact (QF-37081).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Guilford County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Greensboro | QF-3728000 | 255,124 | 223,891 | 13.95% |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Guilford County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Alamance | QF-37001 | E | 150,358 | 130,800 | 14.95% |
Caswell | QF-37033 | NE | 23,004 | 23,501 | -2.11% |
Davidson | QF-37057 | SW | 158,582 | 147,246 | 7.7% |
Forsyth | QF-37067 | W | 359,638 | 306,067 | 17.5% |
Randolph | QF-37151 | S | 142,151 | 130,454 | 8.97% |
Rockingham | QF-37157 | N | 92,252 | 91,928 | 0.35% |
Stokes | QF-37169 | NW | 46,150 | 44,711 | 3.22% |
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