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Goldsboro

North Carolina · 33,657 residents · 28.59 sq mi
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Goldsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,556. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 20% 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 $134,200. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
33,657
−14%since 2000
from 39,043 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,177 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,366 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+11%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K35K37K39K41K1990201020202024Goldsboro
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,556
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,456 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,701
+43%since 2000
from $16,614 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$799
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
60.4% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+26%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(16,346)
Black52%(20,295)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1,052)
Asian1.4%(556)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.9%(26,103)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(10,931)
Black53.1%(17,867)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(2,383)
Asian2.3%(781)
Other4.6%(1,554)
Diversity Score75.2%(25,314)
Diversity Score
75
+12%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goldsboro, North Carolina?

Goldsboro, North Carolina has about 33,657 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Goldsboro, North Carolina earns about $37,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goldsboro, North Carolina expensive?

In Goldsboro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $134,200, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in Goldsboro, North Carolina?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Goldsboro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goldsboro, North Carolina?

About 24.3% of people in Goldsboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goldsboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Goldsboro, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7,052 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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