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Time Zone: Randolph County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.

The community of Asheboro is the Seat for Randolph County.

Randolph County was founded in 1779 and was created by taking area from GuilfordCounty.

From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Randolph had a population of 142,151 people. This is an increase of 8.97% since the last Census (which gave a population of 130,454 people in 2000).

At the time of the 2000 Census, Randolph represented 1.62% of the total population of North Carolina, making it the state's 16th most populous county (out of 100 counties).

The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.

YearPopulationChange
Since 2000		Year-to-Year Change
2010141,752+8.66%-0.28% since 2009
2009142,151+8.97%+0.84% since 2008
2008140,963+8.06%+1.18% since 2007
2007139,318+6.79% 
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2000130,454The Last Census

More information can be found on the Randolph County Census Page for Randolph County.

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Below are some of the communities located in Randolph County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Randolph County):

Community 2009
Population		2000
Population		Change
(2009vs. 2000)
Asheboro   24,73421,67214.13% increase  
Archdale   9,3179,0143.36% increase  
Randleman   3,6813,5573.49% increase  
Liberty   2,7292,6612.56% increase  
Ramseur   1,7581,58810.71% increase  

Websites for Randolph County

Official Website:   www.co.randolph.nc.us/

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<1>On a yearly basis, the US Census Bureau creates an estimate of the county's population. Keep in mind that this is an estimate and not an actual count. The last physical count was the 2000 Census and the next count will be for the 2010 Census.

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