Iredell County, North Carolina

Iredell County is one of the 100 county of North Carolina, located towards the Southern Region (South Atlantic) of United States. As of 2000 the population was 122660. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 155359, making it the 17th most populous county in North Carolina. It covers total area of 597.01 square miles (1546.25 sq km), of which, 575.57 square miles (1490.72 sq km) of it is land and 21.44 square miles (55.53 sq km) of it is water, it is the 29th largest in terms of geographical size.

Iredell County North Carolina
Map of Iredell County, North Carolina

As of the census of 2000, there were 122660 people, 47360 households, and 34658 families residing in the county. The population density was 213.1 people per square mile (82.28/kmē), making it the 18th most densely populated county in North Carolina. There were 51918 housing units at an average density of 90.2 per square mile (34.83/kmē). The average household size was 2.56 persons, and the average family size was 3 persons. In the county the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males. It has an estimated population (as of July 2008) of 155359, The racial makeup of the county was 84.88% White, 12.27% Black or African American, 0.29% American Indian, 1.56% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, and 0.98% from two or more races.

Iredell County North Carolina Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Iredell County North Carolina School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Iredell County North Carolina GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $41920, it is 11th wealthiest county by median household income in North Carolina. The median income for a family in the county was $49078, it is North Carolina's 12th wealthiest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $21148, making it the 14th wealthiest county by per capita income among the North Carolina.

In 2000, 28540 pupils and students, of which 14344 are male and 14196 are female, 23.27% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 1823 nursery or pri school, 1726 kindergarten, 14598 elementary school, 6343 high school and 4050 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Stony Point CdpAlexander County, Iredell County2.982.9801380462.51730342305
2Davidson TownIredell County, Mecklenburg County5.064.860.2713914683157178370
3Harmony TownIredell County1.391.380526380.61559130972
4Love Valley TownIredell County0.20.2030149984824375
5Mooresville TownIredell County14.7214.690.03188231281.62054942943
6Statesville CityIredell County20.620.530.07233201135.91932831925
7Troutman TownIredell County2.082.0801592765.51926141786
YearPopulation
April 2000 census122660
April 2000 Estimate122660
July 2000 Estimate123609
July 2001 Estimate127104
July 2002 Estimate130241
July 2003 Estimate132833
July 2004 Estimate136162
July 2005 Estimate140022
July 2006 Estimate145890
July 2007 Estimate151006
July 2008 Estimate155359
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school10247991823
Kindergarten9178091726
Elementary school7443715514598
High school321531286343
College or graduate school174523054050
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Iredell County, North Carolina$41920$49078$21148
North Carolina, United States$39184$46335$20307
United States$41994$50046$21587