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Tarboro

North Carolina · 10,721 residents · 11.272 sq mi
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Tarboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,223. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,800. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
10,721
−4%since 2000
from 11,138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
951 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+16%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Tarboro
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,223
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,247
+47%since 2000
from $17,120 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $472 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
49.9% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+44%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(6,021)
Black39.3%(4,375)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(662)
Asian0.3%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.3%(7,603)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(4,371)
Black50.5%(5,411)
Hispanic / Latino5%(537)
Asian0.5%(56)
Other2%(211)
Diversity Score70.7%(7,575)
Diversity Score
71
+4%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+62%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tarboro, North Carolina?

Tarboro, North Carolina has about 10,721 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tarboro, North Carolina earns about $41,223 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tarboro, North Carolina expensive?

In Tarboro, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $131,800, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Tarboro, North Carolina?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Tarboro, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tarboro, North Carolina?

About 21.2% of people in Tarboro, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tarboro, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Tarboro, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 316 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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