GUILFORD COUNTY

As part of the eleven-county Piedmont Triad region, Guilford County is centered along the Piedmont industrial crescent stretching from Raleigh to Charlotte. With a population estimated at 517,600 Guilford County is ranked third in the state. Major cities include Greensboro (287,027) and High Point (111,223).

Agriculture continues to be an integral part of Guilford County, blending urban and rural. As reported in the 2019 NC Agriculture Statistics Report, about 90,750 of our 413,565 acres in the county are farmland. Top commodities include hay, grain crops, nursery and greenhouse operations, livestock, and horses, but interest in local foods is bringing on a shift in what is being grown on many farms.

Discover Guilford County’s popular destinations such as the International Civil Rights Center & Museum, High Point Museum, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, Children’s Museums Hiking, Biking & Camping, Art Galleries, and more!

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