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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tabor City

North Carolina · 2,509 residents · 3.362 sq mi
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Tabor City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,551. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $61,800. The poverty rate of 26.0% 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 39.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,509
+8%since 1990
from 2,320 in 1990
1990 – 2025
746 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 690 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+7%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Tabor City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,551
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,987 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,280
+40%since 1990
from $9,515 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.0%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 29.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$373
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $259 in 1990
US average: $602
63.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
36.1% rent
2.7
+14%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic67.6%(1,569)
Black32.2%(747)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.2%(1,281)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(1,601)
Black32.9%(825)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(55)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score59.2%(1,485)
59
+7%since 1990
from 55 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.0%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 53.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
+12%since 1990
from 15.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Tabor City, North Carolina?

Tabor City, North Carolina has about 2,509 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tabor City, North Carolina?

The typical household in Tabor City, North Carolina earns about $22,551 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tabor City, North Carolina expensive?

In Tabor City, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $61,800, and the typical rent is about $373 a month.

How educated are people in Tabor City, North Carolina?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tabor City, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tabor City, North Carolina?

About 26.0% of people in Tabor City, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tabor City, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Tabor City, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 189 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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