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Garysburg

North Carolina · 860 residents (2025 est.) · 0.943 sq mi
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Garysburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,333. Population has fallen 54% since 2000, a loss of 682 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,600. With a median age of 55.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
572
−54%since 2000
from 1,254 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
607 / sq mi
−54%since 2000
from 1,330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.6
+47%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:860 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4987209431K1K1990201020202024Garysburg
2024572
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,333
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,604 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,013
+218%since 2000
from $14,172 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.524
+32%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
30.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+25%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(30)
Black96.1%(1,205)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.5%(93)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black94.6%(541)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(28)
Diversity Score12.9%(74)
Diversity Score
13
+73%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.8%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−5%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
15.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.2%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+41.4 ptssince 2017
from 51.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garysburg, North Carolina?

Garysburg, North Carolina has about 572 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garysburg, North Carolina earns about $41,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garysburg, North Carolina expensive?

In Garysburg, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $107,600, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Garysburg, North Carolina?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Garysburg, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garysburg, North Carolina?

About 19.2% of people in Garysburg, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garysburg, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Garysburg, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 495 residents, a change of about -46 percent over that period.

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