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Greensboro, NC is a vibrant and diverse city with a population of 295,483 and a population density of 2,311 people per square mile. The city is home to many businesses such as the Greensboro Coliseum Complex, which hosts concerts and sporting events such as ACC basketball tournaments. There are also many great restaurants like Crafted: The Art of Street Food or Natty Green's for hearty pub fare. For year-round outdoor activities, Greensboro offers hiking trails at Bur-Mil Park or Haw River State Park, as well as fishing and boating in lakes Higgins and Brandt. The city is also home to multiple museums and art galleries showcasing local talent. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) provides students with various cultural opportunities like theatrical performances or live music from the school’s jazz bands. Overall, Greensboro, NC packs an array of experiences to explore!

The population in Greensboro is 295,483. There are 2,293 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Greensboro is 34.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Greensboro is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Greensboro
- 39.4% are married
- 10.9% are divorced
- 26.7% are married with children
- 25.0% have children, but are single
Race in Greensboro

- 44.0% are White
- 41.4% are Black
- 4.4% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 7.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleGreensboro, North CarolinaUnited States
  295,483.0329,725,481.0
  53.5%50.5%
  46.5%49.5%
  34.538.4
 
  294,395.0326,569,308.0
  269,602.0309,327,143.0
  223,891.0285,036,114.0
  183,521.0251,960,433.0
  33.1%15.6%
  62.3%30.8%
 
  2292.993.4
  128.8693531905.423
  5.259264836.791
 
  39.5%59.4%
  42.6%12.2%
  5.3%5.6%
  0.3%0.6%
  0.1%0.2%
  0.6%0.4%
  3.0%3.2%
  8.4%18.4%
 
  39.4%49.8%
  36.8%48.0%
  2.6%1.8%
  60.6%50.2%
  43.8%33.8%
  11.0%10.8%
  5.9%5.6%
 
  2.362.6
  118,663.0124,010,992.0
  67,098.080,755,759.0
  26.4%30.5%
  34.8%42.9%
  51,565.043,255,233.0
  27.0%15.8%
  11.7%10.8%
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I have lived in Greensboro for almost 30 years. Moved here in the 8th grade from Long Beach California. We literally fell in love with this great state and Greensboro in  More

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Born and raised here. Yes some crime like everywhere else, but overall, I'm not afraid to be out at night. You might like some areas right outside of the city..  More

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Can no longer afford the cost of living in Austin, Tx. Searching for a medium size town to move to in North Carolina. Family of 2 middle aged adults, one college age  More

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