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Tarboro, NC

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Tarboro, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

10,770population

51.2median age

This community is a community of 10,770 with a median age of 51.2. The population is predominantly Black (49.6%) with a significant White community (41.9%). Median household income is $49,796. 88.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 57.2%, with a median home value of $185,500.

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

49.6%5,339

White

41.9%4,515

Hispanic/Latino

6.6%711

Two or More

1.5%160

Other

0.3%34

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%5

Asian

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%508

High School Diploma

32.4%2,610

Some College (<1 yr)

4.1%330

Some College (1+ yr)

14.6%1,177

Associate's Degree

4.7%382

Bachelor's Degree

16.4%1,318

Master's Degree

7.3%589

Professional Degree

2.5%200

Doctorate

0.4%31

HS or Higher

88.7%

BA or Higher

26.5%

Graduate+

10.2%

Housingi

$185,500median home value

$843median rent

57.2%homeownership

5,523total units

12.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 57.2%

Renter 42.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%43

$50K–$100K

13.5%372

$100K–$150K

27.1%748

$150K–$200K

13.8%380

$200K–$300K

30.3%836

$300K–$500K

10.5%289

$500K–$1M

0.5%14

$1M+

2.9%79

Rent Distribution

Under $500

314

$500–$750

395

$750–$1,000

774

$1,000–$1,250

337

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

116

Year Built

2010–2019

4.4%242

2000–2009

11.1%615

1990–1999

8.5%471

1980–1989

13.5%743

1970–1979

22.5%1,241

1960–1969

9.2%509

1950–1959

8.7%481

1940–1949

10.8%597

1939 or earlier

11.3%624

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

57.5%2,779

Electricity

37.6%1,815

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%155

Fuel Oil

0.9%45

Wood

0.4%17

Solar

0.3%13

No Fuel

0.1%6

Household Economyi

$49,796median household income

$35,098per capita income

17.5%poverty rate

4.5%unemployment

4,649labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7%337

$10K–$15K

6.3%305

$15K–$20K

7.4%359

$20K–$25K

11.3%546

$25K–$30K

3.1%150

$30K–$35K

7.1%344

$35K–$40K

3.2%154

$40K–$45K

2.6%127

$45K–$50K

2%97

$50K–$60K

6.4%307

$60K–$75K

4.6%224

$75K–$100K

11.8%570

$100K–$125K

5%242

$125K–$150K

5.1%244

$150K–$200K

11.4%552

$200K+

5.6%272

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

381

Residentsi

663

Avg. Tenant Renti

$400/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing191 homes96% occupied$424/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers89 homes72% occupied$402/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8100 homes85% occupied$352/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,796/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

63.2%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

24.8%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

10%

Moderate / aboveOver $40K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

80.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

93% of subsidized households are minority

15% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3553.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

148

Mexico

126

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,370

Avg. Commutei

20.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,439

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

715(8.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.9%Insured

6.1%Uninsured