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Goldsboro

Maryland · 215 residents (2025 est.) · 0.782 sq mi
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Goldsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $232,500. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 62% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
248
+15%since 2000
from 216 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
317 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 276 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.0
−6%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:215 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1521912302683071990201020202024Goldsboro
2024248
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,643
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,974
+17%since 2000
from $14,548 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.9%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
+13%since 2010
from 0.279 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade32.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,500
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,556
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.6%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.8%
+68.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+206%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(197)
Black5.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.6%(42)
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(91)
Black1.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino53.6%(133)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.1%(20)
Diversity Score71.4%(177)
Diversity Score
71
+265%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
52.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+15%since 2000
from 31.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.2%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Female
48.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Foreign born
23.8%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.6%
−57.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2017
from 69.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.7%
−29.8 ptssince 2016
from 80.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
49.3%
+29.8 ptssince 2016
from 19.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goldsboro, Maryland?

Goldsboro, Maryland has about 248 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goldsboro, Maryland?

The typical household in Goldsboro, Maryland earns about $39,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goldsboro, Maryland expensive?

In Goldsboro, Maryland, the median home is worth about $232,500, and the typical rent is about $1,556 a month.

How educated are people in Goldsboro, Maryland?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Goldsboro, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goldsboro, Maryland?

About 31.9% of people in Goldsboro, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goldsboro, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Goldsboro, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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