North Carolina

Randolph

144,171
2020 population
1790
first census record
24
census records

About Randolph

Randolph, North Carolina, first appears in the United States federal census in 1790, when it recorded a population of 7,276. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 144,171.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Pyle's Defeat (Haw River Massacre), Stoneman's Raid — Asheboro NC, and 22 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020144,171
2010141,752
2000130,454
1990106,546
198091,728
197076,358
196061,497
195050,804
194044,554
193036,259
192030,856
191029,491
190028,232
189025,195
188020,836
187017,551
186016,793
185015,832
184012,875
183012,406
182011,331
181010,112
18009,234
17907,276
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Randolph

Military engagements that took place in Randolph, North Carolina.

Battle of Pyle's Defeat (Haw River Massacre)
1781
Stoneman's Raid — Asheboro NC
1865

Historic places in Randolph

National Register of Historic Places listings in Randolph, North Carolina.

Sunset Theater
Asheboro
Coleridge Historic District
Coleridge
Mount Shepherd Pottery Site
Asheboro
Marley House
Staley
Asheboro Hosiery Mills and Cranford Furniture Company Complex
Asheboro
Randolph County Courthouse
Asheboro
Liberty Historic District
Liberty
Deep River-Columbia Manufacturing Company
Ramseur
Lewis-Thornburg Farm
Asheboro
Franklinville Historic District
Franklinville
Randleman Graded School
Randleman
Acme-McCrary Hosiery Mills
Asheboro
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church South
Randleman
Thayer Farm Site (31RD10)
Asheboro
Hammond, Moses, House
Archdale
Kindley, Wilson, Farm and Kindley Mine
Asheboro
Pisgah Community Covered Bridge
Pisgah
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Frequently asked about Randolph

When does Randolph first appear in the US census?
Randolph, North Carolina first appears in the federal census in 1790, with a recorded population of 7,276.
What is the population of Randolph?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Randolph had a recorded population of 144,171.
Were any battles fought in Randolph?
2 documented military engagements took place in Randolph, including Battle of Pyle's Defeat (Haw River Massacre), Stoneman's Raid — Asheboro NC.
How many historic places are in Randolph?
22 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Randolph, North Carolina.
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