Guilford County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Guilford County - Guilford County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Guilford County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Guilford County located in the map, major cities in Guilford county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Guilford County, North Carolina

About Guilford County, North Carolina

Guilford County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Greensboro. As per 2020 census, the population of Guilford County is 542410 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 658 sq mi (1,704 km2). Guilford County was established on 1771.

Facts about Guilford County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionPiedmont / Central North Carolina (Piedmont Triad)
County SeatGreensboro
Named AfterFrancis North, 1st Earl of Guilford
Established1771
Coordinates~36.07° N, 79.79° W
Total Area~657.63 sq mi
Land Area~645.92 sq mi
Water Area~11.71 sq mi
Population (2020)~541,299
Estimated Population (2024)~558,816
Estimated Population (2025)~564,752
Population Density~865 per sq mi (land area)
Major CommunitiesGreensboro, High Point (part), Jamestown, Summerfield, Stokesdale, Whitsett
Main IndustriesManufacturing, Services, Education, Healthcare, Research & Technology
Major RoadsInterstate 40, Interstate 85, Interstate 73, U.S. Highway 29, U.S. Highway 220
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForPiedmont Triad region, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, diverse economy & cultural institutions
Websitehttps://www.guilfordcountync.gov

Top Attractions in Guilford County, North Carolina

  • Greensboro Science Center – Zoo and aquarium.
  • Guilford Courthouse National Military Park – Revolutionary War site.
  • Greensboro Arboretum – Botanical gardens.
  • Downtown Greensboro – Shops and dining.
  • International Civil Rights Center & Museum – Civil rights history.
  • Wet ’n Wild Emerald Pointe – Water park.
  • High Point Museum – Local history.
  • High Point City Lake Park – Trails and recreation.
  • Bur-Mil Park – Hiking and golf.
  • Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts – Live performances.

Cities & Towns in Guilford County, North Carolina

Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Oak Ridge, Pleasant Garden, Sedalia, Stokesdale, Summerfield, Whitsett, Gibsonville, Archdale, Colfax