County Profile

Randolph County is a thriving community of more than 147,000 residents located in the heart of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region whose central location puts it within 90 miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west and within 200 miles of the Atlantic Ocean to the east. The county sits in the middle of the Eastern Seaboard, within 500 miles of half of the nation's population and largest markets. The region is united by the Piedmont Triad International Airport, six interstate highways, a score of colleges and universities, and a rich cultural life.

The county benefits from a strong labor force of over 66,000 workers, with access to more than 725,000 workers within a 45-mile radius, and is supported by a robust base of manufacturing. Randolph County is adjacent to Greensboro, one hour west of Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park, and 90 miles north of Charlotte.

Randolph County prides itself on exceptional K-12 public education and nearby higher-education options, including Randolph Community College and Apprenticeship Randolph, which help sustain a skilled workforce.

A community of "doers and makers," Randolph County has deep manufacturing heritage - nearly one-third of local jobs are in manufacturing - contributing to a culture of craftsmanship and productivity that defines the region's economic identity.

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