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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Biscoe

North Carolina · 1,492 residents · 2.91 sq mi
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Biscoe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,882. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,492
−12%vs 2000
vs 1,700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
513 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 33.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Biscoe
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,882
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,667 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,418
−32%vs 2000
vs $15,302 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.1%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$343
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $429 in 2000
US average: $450
73.2%
+6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.4% in 2000
26.8% rent
1.5
−13%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(859)
Black24.5%(416)
Hispanic / Latino23.2%(395)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.7%(1,322)
1990
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(875)
Black35.8%(534)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(83)
Diversity Score71.2%(1,063)
71
−8%vs 2000
vs 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
−8.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.8%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.8 min
+19%vs 2000
vs 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Biscoe, North Carolina?

Biscoe, North Carolina has about 1,492 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Biscoe, North Carolina earns about $25,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Biscoe, North Carolina expensive?

In Biscoe, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $39,500, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Biscoe, North Carolina?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Biscoe, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Biscoe, North Carolina?

About 13.1% of people in Biscoe, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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