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Biscoe

North Carolina · 1,848 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 $44,792. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,700. The poverty rate of 32.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,848
+9%since 2000
from 1,700 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
635 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+8%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Biscoe
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,792
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,219
+6%since 2000
from $15,302 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.8%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38%(702)
Black24.1%(446)
Hispanic / Latino34.3%(634)
Asian1.1%(21)
Other6%(110)
Diversity Score87.2%(1,612)
Diversity Score
87
+12%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+109%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−17.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Foreign born
18.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.3%
−52.4 ptssince 2013
from 69.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Biscoe, North Carolina?

Biscoe, North Carolina has about 1,848 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Biscoe, North Carolina earns about $44,792 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 $107,700, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Biscoe, North Carolina?

About 16.9% 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 32.8% 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 356 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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