Guilford County, county in North Carolina, United States of America. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 540,521 inhabitants. The county was created 254 years ago in 1770. Its county seat is Greensboro.
There are 12 city/town in Guilford County, NC. The largest city of Guilford County is Greensboro with a population of 297,878. Other cities include, High Point population 113,565, Summerfield population 11,502, Gibsonville population 7,397, Oak Ridge population 7,126
Situated in the heart of North Carolina's Piedmont region, Guilford County is home to several major cities that each contribute to the county's character. With a population of over 500,000, Guilford County is anchored by its largest city, Greensboro. Known as the "Gate City," Greensboro is the county seat and is the third-largest city in North Carolina.
In addition to Greensboro, Guilford County is also home to High Point, North Carolina's furniture capital and site of the annual High Point Market. Other notable Guilford County cities include Gibsonville, a small town with roots in the textile industry, and Oak Ridge, located along the shore of Oak Ridge Lake. The busy suburb of Summerfield continues to expand as more residents are drawn to the area.
Guilford County has a rich history, being an important site during the Revolutionary War. Today, the county maintains a diverse economy alongside a blend of small towns, suburbs, and urban districts. Within Guilford County's 650 square miles, each municipality contributes something unique while benefiting from being part of a interconnected community in the heart of North Carolina.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Guilford County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Forest Oaks | Township in Guilford County, North Carolina | 3,890 |
Gibsonville | Town in Alamance and Guilford county, North Carolina, United States | 7,397 |
Greensboro | The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area. | 297,878 |
High Point | The second most populous city in Guilford County, North Carolina. | 113,565 |
Jamestown | Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States | 4,528 |
McLeansville | Township in Guilford County, North Carolina | 1,021 |
Oak Ridge | Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States | 7,126 |
Pleasant Garden | City in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America | 4,990 |
Sedalia | Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America | 689 |
Stokesdale | Town in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States | 5,555 |
Summerfield | Town of the United States | 11,502 |
Whitsett | Human settlement in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America | 643 |