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Population Review

Reidsville, North Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Reidsville, North Carolina is 14,547 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 74th-largest city in North Carolina. The median household income is $42,702, the median home value is $139,000, and the median age is 41.4.

The population has grown 1.3% since 2010 (14,454 → 14,646).

14,547

Population

982

People / sq mi

$42,702

Median Income

$139,000

Median Home Value

Reidsville covers 14.8 sq mi of land at 982 people per square mile.

About Reidsville, NC

Reidsville is a city in North Carolina with a population of 14,547. It ranks #74 among cities in North Carolina by population. The median age is 41.4, older than the national median. The population is 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

The median household income in Reidsville is $42,702, below the US median of $74,580. 21.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $139,000, with monthly rent averaging $773. The homeownership rate of 54.3% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Reidsville reflects 21.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 4.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 22.9 minutes each way.

Reidsville city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Reidsville city had a population of 14,454 in 2010 and 14,646 in 2024, a 1.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,646 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.10%.

2024 · 15K20102024

14,646

Population (2024)

14,454

Population (2010)

14,646

Peak (2024)

0.10%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201014,454
201114,362
201214,235
201314,058
201413,999
201513,939
201613,840
201713,847
201813,989
201913,987
202014,593
202114,533
202214,563
202314,598
202414,646

Race & Ethnicity

White55.9%
Black or African American30.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$42,702

Median Household Income

$24,791

Per Capita Income

21.4%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$139,000

Median Home Value

$773

Median Rent

54.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

82.9%

High School+

21.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.3%

Drive Alone

74.8%

Public Transit

4.1%

Work From Home

22.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

26.8%

Foreign Born

95.3%

Non-English at Home

6.1%

Veterans

19.6%

With Disability

88.7%

Health Insurance

88.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management24.7%
Manufacturing17.3%
Education, Health Care & Social Services11.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.7%
Construction9.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.4%
Public Administration3.5%
Information3.3%
Retail Trade3.2%
Transportation & Warehousing1.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Reidsville, North Carolina has a population of 14,547 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 74th-largest city in North Carolina.

The median household income in Reidsville, North Carolina is $42,702, with 21.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Reidsville, North Carolina is $139,000, with median monthly rent at $773 and a homeownership rate of 54.3%.

The median age in Reidsville, North Carolina is 41.4 years. The population is 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

The population has grown 1.3% since 2010 (14,454 → 14,646).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.