The Town FilesIredell County, North Carolina
196,544 people. The median home is worth $321,400 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $81,419.
Towns in Iredell County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mooresville | 50,193 | $390,900 | $89,647 | 35.8 |
| Statesville | 28,419 | $248,000 | $52,880 | 37.1 |
| Lake Norman of Iredell | 11,395 | $887,400 | $173,542 | 48.3 |
| Troutman | 3,698 | $398,800 | $98,462 | 35.8 |
People and housing
| Iredell County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $321,400 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,252 | $969 |
| Median household income | $81,419 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 40.8 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.1% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.0% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
81,195 jobs in 2024, average pay $63,307 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 693 storm events in Iredell County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Iredell County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).