Facts & Data: Standard Data Points
Iredell County has it all. The cities of Statesville and Mooresville have joined forces to claim the Micropolitan Area No. 1 ranking in a national publication seven times since 2000. Iredell County is one of the few counties in the Carolinas with two connecting interstates. I-77 runs north and south while I-40 runs east and west. Additionally, I-85 is only thirty minutes away. Recreation, fun and quality of life abound on Lake Norman, with a 532 mile shoreline. The county is a very pro-business community with a strong motorsports industry.
Iredell County Population - 2009
| Total Population | 160,602 |
| Total Households | 62,465 |
| Average Age | 39 |
| Age % Of Population (Years) | |
|---|---|
| 0-14 | 21% |
| 15-24 | 12% |
| 25-34 | 12% |
| 35-44 | 15% |
| 45-54 | 16% |
| 55-64 | 12% |
| 65+ | 121% |
| 100% | |
| Source: ESRI 2009 | |
Iredell County - Household Income
| Year | Median HHI | PCI |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | $32,442 | $19,328 |
| 2010 | $43,693 | $22,756 |
| 2015 | $52,262 | $25,532 |
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Source: ESRI 2010 |
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Largest Employers (Greater Statesville Area)
- Iredell-Statesville Schools
- Iredell Memorial Hospital
- Iredell County Government
- Lowe's Regional Distribution Center
- Piedmont HealthCare
- Manheim Statesville
- J.C.P. Logistics Distribution Center
- Doosan Infracore-Portable Power
- Davis Regional Medical Center
- Kewaunee Scientific
- Wal-Mart
- City of Statesville
- Engineered Sintered Components
- ASMO of NC, Inc.
- Thor-Lo, Inc.
Iredell County - Employer By Industry
| Industry | Emp. | % Emp. |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Mining | 1,054 | 1.5% |
| Construction | 5,971 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 13,278 | 18.9% |
| Transportation, Utilities | 3,583 | 5.1% |
| Information | 913 | 1.3% |
| Wholesale Trade | 3,302 | 4.7% |
| Retail Trade | 8,430 | 12.0% |
| Fire | 3,723 | 5.3% |
| Services | 27,890 | 37.9% |
| Public Administration | 2,108 | 3.0% |
*Source ESRI 2009
View Employment Projections by Industry
(Source: Employment Security Commission)
Iredell County - Labor Participation
| Employment - Iredell County (Average January thru Aug. 2011) |
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|---|---|
| Labor Force | 78,588 |
| Employed | 69,976 |
| Unemployed | 8,567 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.9% |
Source: Employment Security Commission
View report on Employment and Wages in Iredell County by Occupation
Iredell County - Workforce / Education
| Level | Total | % |
|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 19,461 | 18% |
| High School Graduate | 36,759 | 34% |
| Some College | 21,623 | 20% |
| Associates Degree | 9,730 | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15,136 | 14% |
| Master's Degree | 5,406 | 5% |
*Source: ESRI 2009
**Refers to highest level of education completed in total population, age 25+
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