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Tabor City

North Carolina · 3,781 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 $31,968. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,600. The poverty rate of 36.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,781
+51%since 2000
from 2,509 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,125 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 746 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+1%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Tabor City
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,968
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,551 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,305
Unchangedsince 2000
from $13,280 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,600
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
48.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−7%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(1,601)
Black32.9%(825)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(55)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.2%(1,485)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(1,723)
Black45.9%(1,737)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(160)
Asian0.6%(21)
Other6.5%(247)
Diversity Score74.8%(2,828)
Diversity Score
75
+26%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.7 min
+122%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
26.1%
−22.9 ptssince 2011
from 49.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.7%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
35.3%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tabor City, North Carolina?

Tabor City, North Carolina has about 3,781 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tabor City, North Carolina earns about $31,968 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 $81,600, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Tabor City, North Carolina?

About 6.0% 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 36.4% 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 1,461 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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