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Guilford County, North Carolina

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Guilford County
Old Guilford County Courthouse in Greensboro
Old Guilford County Courthouse in Greensboro
Map of North Carolina highlighting Guilford County
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Map of the United States highlighting North Carolina
North Carolina's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°05′N 79°47′W / 36.08°N 79.79°W / 36.08; -79.79
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1771
Named forFrancis North, 1st Earl of Guilford
SeatGreensboro
(courthouse also located in High Point)
Largest communityGreensboro
Area
  Total657.63 sq mi (1,703.3 km2)
  Land645.92 sq mi (1,672.9 km2)
  Water11.71 sq mi (30.3 km2)  1.78%
Population
 (2020)
  Total541,299
  Estimate 
(2024)
558,816 Increase
  Density838.03/sq mi (323.57/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts5th, 6th, 9th
Websitewww.guilfordcountync.gov

Guilford County is a county. It is in the United States state of North Carolina. In 2020, the Census Bureau estimated that 541,299 lived there.[1]

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Guilford County, North Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 16, 2023.