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Garysburg

North Carolina · 1,254 residents · 0.943 sq mi
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Garysburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,604. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,900. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,254
+18%since 1990
from 1,067 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,330 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 1,131 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.8
+15%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4987209431K1K1990201020202024Garysburg
2024572
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,604
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,865 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,172
+96%since 1990
from $7,241 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
28.4%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 34.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.8%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−31%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(38)
Black96.4%(1,029)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score10.1%(108)
2000
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(30)
Black96.1%(1,205)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score7.5%(93)
Diversity Score
7
−26%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.6%
+14.2 ptssince 1990
from 40.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+2%since 1990
from 20.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garysburg, North Carolina?

Garysburg, North Carolina has about 1,254 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Garysburg, North Carolina earns about $22,604 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 $46,900, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Garysburg, North Carolina?

About 9.0% 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 28.4% of people in Garysburg, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garysburg, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Garysburg, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 187 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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