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METRO AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Goldsboro Metro

Goldsboro, NC · 1 counties · 113,329 residents · 553.922 sq mi
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Goldsboro has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,942. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $77,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

113,329
+8%since 1990
from 104,666 in 1990
1990 – 2025
205 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 189 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.8
+9%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
103K109K115K121K126K1990201020202024Goldsboro
2024119K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,942
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,560 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,010
+57%since 1990
from $10,843 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$77,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$455
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $322 in 1990
US average: $602
65.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.7% in 1990
34.6% rent
2.3
−9%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic66%(69,127)
Black32.3%(33,826)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1,195)
Asian0.8%(850)
Diversity Score58.9%(61,653)
2000
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(67,756)
Black32.9%(37,230)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(5,604)
Asian0.9%(1,063)
Diversity Score64.7%(73,373)
65
+10%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.2%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−10%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goldsboro, NC?

Goldsboro, NC has about 113,329 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Goldsboro, NC?

The typical household in Goldsboro, NC earns about $33,942 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goldsboro, NC expensive?

In Goldsboro, NC, the median home is worth about $77,000, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Goldsboro, NC?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Goldsboro, NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goldsboro, NC?

About 13.8% of people in Goldsboro, NC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goldsboro, NC grown since 1990?

Yes, Goldsboro, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,663 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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