Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC

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2020 Population

120,951

0.624% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

31.5

0.639% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

22.3%

4.19% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$42,026

3.4% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$119,700

4% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

57,312

4.45% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC had a population of 121k people with a median age of 31.5 and a median household income of $42,026. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC grew from 120,201 to 120,951, a 0.624% increase and its median household income grew from $40,643 to $42,026, a 3.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (49.7%), White (Non-Hispanic) (29.5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.09%), White (Hispanic) (4.9%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.74%).

17.6% of the households in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.6% of the residents in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC are University of North Carolina at Greensboro (4,984 degrees awarded in 2021), Greensboro College (245 degrees), and Leons Beauty School Inc (129 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was $119,700, and the homeownership rate was 39.5%.

Most people in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC borders Greensboro City (North) PUMA, NC, Summerfield Town PUMA, NC, and High Point City PUMA, NC.

About the photo: City Center Park, Greensboro, NC

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Population & Diversity

Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC is home to a population of 121k people, from which 92.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 13.4% of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (16.2k people).

In 2020, there were 1.69 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.1k people) in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.7k White (Non-Hispanic) and 8.58k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC are Spanish (7,668 households), Vietnamese (2,126 households), and Arabic (1,545 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

64,904

Women

53.4%

56,584

Men

46.6%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 121,488 inhabitants, with 46.6% men, and 53.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

92.6%

2020 Citizenship

93.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 92.6% of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was 93.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
60.1k ± 2.43k
White (Non-Hispanic)
35.7k ± 1.72k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.58k ± 1.22k

9.56%

Hispanic Population

11.6k people

9.56% of the people in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC are hispanic (11.6k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Vietnam
3,444 ± 1,420 people
Mexico
1,997 ± 1,088 people
India
1,290 ± 877 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was Vietnam, the natal country of 3,444 Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC residents, followed by Mexico with 1,997 and India with 1,290.

Foreign-Born Population

13.4%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

16.2k people

12.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

15.1k people

As of 2020, 13.4% of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC residents (16.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was 12.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,668 households (6.77%)
Vietnamese
2,126 households (1.88%)
Arabic
1,545 households (1.36%)

17.6% of the households in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was Spanish. 6.77% of the households in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,420 ± 361
Gulf War (2001-)
1,368 ± 368
Gulf War (1990s)
796 ± 240

Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC employs 57.3k people. The largest industries in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (5,201 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,888 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,812 people), and the highest paying industries are Electronic component & product manufacturing, n.e.c. ($103,376), Nondepository credit & related activities ($99,939), and Legal services ($96,289).

Males in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,892. The income inequality in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.415, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,161

Women

54.4%

26,151

Men

45.6%

The workforce of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC in 2020 was 57,312 people, with 54.4% woman, and 45.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC.

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Occupations

57.3k

2020 Value

4.45%

1 Year growth

± 4.45%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 4.45%, from 54.9k employees to 57.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC, are Cashiers (2,633 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,744 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,523 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

57.3k

2020 Value

4.45%

1 Year growth

± 4.45%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC grew at a rate of 4.45%, from 54.9k employees to 57.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (5,201 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,888 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,812 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,786

Median earning men ± $1,059

$26,546

Median earning women ± $937

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,543), Public Administration ($47,885), and Manufacturing ($42,177).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($44,803), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,074), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,487).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$462B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

South Carolina
$32.8B
Virginia
$26.1B
Georgia
$18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC. Showing the available data for North Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.881%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in North Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Ted Budd

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC awarded 5,433 degrees. The student population of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 13,290 male students and 27,448 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC are White (2,786 and 53.2%), followed by Black or African American (1,372 and 26.2%), Hispanic or Latino (515 and 9.83%), and Asian (222 and 4.24%).

The largest universities in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are University of North Carolina at Greensboro (4,984 and 91.7%), Greensboro College (245 and 4.51%), and Leons Beauty School Inc (129 and 2.37%).

The most popular majors in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC are General Business Administration & Management (542 and 9.98%), General Psychology (270 and 4.97%), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (247 and 4.55%).

The median tuition costs in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC are $17,480 for private four year colleges, and $4,422 and $19,581 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 40,738 (32.6% men and 67.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 40,738 students enrolled in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC, 32.6% men and 67.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 17,688 records, of which 65.6% were women and 34.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
218 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
497 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
253 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was Registered Nursing with 218 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
4,984 degrees awarded
Greensboro College
245 degrees awarded
Leons Beauty School Inc
129 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of North Carolina at Greensboro with 4,984 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,642 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC, which is 0.433 times less than the 3,791 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,786 degrees mean that there were 2.03 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,372 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,480) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,046) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.96% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.986% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC in 2020 were Some college (30.9k), High School or Equivalent (21.8k), and Bachelors Degree (16.9k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was $119,700 in 2020, which is 0.521 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $115,100 to $119,700, a 4% increase. The homeownership rate in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC is 39.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 20.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC is $42,026. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

Housing

Property

$119,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,463

$19,222

Median Property Taxes

±$1,142

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

39.5%

Homeownership

2020

69.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 39.5% of the housing units in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 40.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $119,316, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $112,777 and $104,395.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,026

Median Household Income

± $1,159

48.6k

Number of Households

± 2,063

In 2020, the median household income of the 48.6k households in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC grew to $42,026 from the previous year's value of $40,643.

The following chart displays the households in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.415

2020 Wage GINI in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC

0.419

2019 Wage GINI in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC

In 2020, the income inequality in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was 0.415 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.982% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (80.4%)
Carpooled (9.41%)
Worked At Home (5.04%)

In 2018, 80.4% of workers in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.41%) and those who worked at home (5.04%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (20.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.03% of the workforce in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC (25.3k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.8% of the population of Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 43.1% on employee plans, 22.2% on Medicaid, 8.97% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 1.52% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1399 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1710 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 363 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

1,399 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in North Carolina

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see an average of 1,399 patients per year. This represents a 0.427% decrease from the previous year (1,405 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in North Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 31.6% between 18 and 34 years, 33% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.7% were men and 55.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.2%

Uninsured

43.1%

Employer Coverage

22.2%

Medicaid

8.97%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

1.52%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC declined by 14.2% from 11.9% to 10.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Greensboro City (South) PUMA, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.