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Biscoe

North Carolina · 1,700 residents · 2.91 sq mi
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Biscoe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,500. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,700
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
584 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.3
−1%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Biscoe
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,458
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,006
−22%since 2000
from $15,302 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade38.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$448
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+26%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(722)
Black20.2%(343)
Hispanic / Latino35.5%(604)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0.8%(14)
Diversity Score81.3%(1,382)
Diversity Score
81
+5%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Foreign born
21.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−51.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Biscoe, North Carolina?

Biscoe, North Carolina has about 1,700 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Biscoe, North Carolina earns about $31,458 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 $69,500, and the typical rent is about $448 a month.

How educated are people in Biscoe, North Carolina?

About 13.3% 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 31.4% of people in Biscoe, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Biscoe, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Biscoe, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 208 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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