The area which eventually became known as Randolph county was originally inhabited by Siouan Native Americans including Saponi and Keyauwee. In the 1700s, European settlers moved into the area, name… See more

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 790.01 square miles (2,046.1 km ), of which 782.38 square miles (2,026.4 km ) is land and 7.63 square miles (19.8 km ) (0.97%) is water. It is bordered by … See more

As of the 2020 census, there were 144,171 people, 56,117 households, and 37,795 families residing in the county.
At the 2000 census, 130,454 people, 50,659 households, and 37,335 families resided in the county. … See more

Randolph County operates under a commissioner–manager form of government. It is governed by a five-member board of commissioners, with each commissioner elected in partisan contests at-large to … See more

Randolph's economy is largely based in manufacturing. In its 2024 county economic tier ratings, the North Carolina Department of Commerce classified the county as a tier two county. See more