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Bayboro

North Carolina · 1,161 residents · 1.858 sq mi
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Bayboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,323. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,600. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,161
+57%since 2000
from 741 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
625 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 399 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+7%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6188761K1K2K1990201020202024Bayboro
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,323
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,538
−23%since 2000
from $13,709 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$778
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(345)
Black50.6%(375)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.7%(480)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(533)
Black45.3%(526)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(59)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.5%(52)
Diversity Score73.3%(852)
Diversity Score
73
+13%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+5%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+29.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
23.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 34.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.4%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
28.6%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−61.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bayboro, North Carolina?

Bayboro, North Carolina has about 1,161 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bayboro, North Carolina?

The typical household in Bayboro, North Carolina earns about $35,323 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bayboro, North Carolina expensive?

In Bayboro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $78,600, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Bayboro, North Carolina?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bayboro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bayboro, North Carolina?

About 33.6% of people in Bayboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bayboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bayboro, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 457 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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