Guilford
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Guilford

County

Details

GEOID
37081
State
NC
Population
562,234 (2025 est.)
Data Source
Census tiger
Center Coordinates
36.0795, -79.7889

Geographic Boundary

Data Completeness

60% (6/10)
Geographic boundary
Center coordinates
Wikipedia link
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Agencies (20)
Services
Legislative bodies (3)
Elected officials
State abbreviation
Parent jurisdiction

Agencies (20)

Guilford County Clerk of Superior Court

Executive Guilford

Elected clerk managing Superior Court records, estates, and guardianship matters for Guilford County.

Guilford County Emergency Medical Services

Public_safety Guilford

Provides emergency medical response and ambulance services throughout Guilford County.

Guilford County Health and Human Services

Executive Guilford

Provides public health, behavioral health, and human services programs for Guilford County residents.

Guilford County Emergency Management

Public_safety Guilford

Coordinates disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation for Guilford County.

Guilford County Manager's Office

Executive Guilford

Chief administrative office responsible for managing county operations and implementing Board of Commissioners policies.

Guilford County Board of Commissioners

Legislative Guilford

Legislative governing body of Guilford County, North Carolina. Nine members elected by district and at-large.

Guilford County Register of Deeds

Executive Guilford

Elected register responsible for recording and maintaining property records, vital records, and other official documents.

Guilford County District Attorney

Executive Guilford

Elected district attorney responsible for criminal prosecution in Guilford County.

Guilford County Sheriff's Office

Public_safety Guilford

Elected sheriff providing law enforcement, detention, and court security services for Guilford County.

Guilford County Information Technology

Executive Guilford

Provides technology infrastructure, systems, and support services for county government operations.

Guilford County Tax Department

Executive Guilford

Responsible for property assessment, tax billing, and tax collection for Guilford County.

Guilford County Library

Executive Guilford

Public library system serving Guilford County with multiple branches and community programs.

Guilford County Parks and Recreation

Executive Guilford

Manages county parks, recreation facilities, and community programs.

Guilford County Planning and Development

Executive Guilford

Manages land use planning, zoning, development review, and code enforcement for Guilford County.

Guilford County Social Services

Executive Guilford

Administers public assistance, child welfare, adult services, and community support programs.

Guilford County Budget and Management

Executive Guilford

Manages the county budget process, financial planning, and performance management.

Guilford County Finance Department

Executive Guilford

Manages county financial operations including accounting, purchasing, and financial reporting.

Guilford County Human Resources

Executive Guilford

Manages county employment, recruitment, benefits, and employee relations.

Guilford County Attorney

Executive Guilford

Provides legal counsel and representation to the county government, Board of Commissioners, and county departments.

Guilford County Public Defender

Judicial Guilford

Provides legal representation to indigent defendants in Guilford County courts.