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Garysburg, NC

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Garysburg, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

572population

55.6median age

This community is a community of 572 with a median age of 55.6. The population is predominantly Black (94.6%) with a significant Two or More community (4.4%). Median household income is $41,333. 77.8% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 31.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 70.2%, with a median home value of $107,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

94.6%541

Two or More

4.4%25

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%3

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

High School Diploma

27.2%130

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%37

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%51

Associate's Degree

1%5

Bachelor's Degree

11.5%55

Master's Degree

19%91

Professional Degree

0.6%3

HS or Higher

77.8%

BA or Higher

31.2%

Graduate+

19.7%

Housingi

$107,600median home value

$850median rent

70.2%homeownership

472total units

30.9%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 70.2%

Renter 29.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

21%48

$50K–$100K

21%48

$100K–$150K

26.6%61

$150K–$200K

6.6%15

$200K–$300K

23.6%54

$1M+

1.3%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1.5%7

2000–2009

9.1%43

1990–1999

11.2%53

1980–1989

13.8%65

1970–1979

14%66

1960–1969

10.4%49

1950–1959

19.7%93

1940–1949

12.5%59

1939 or earlier

7.8%37

Heating Fuel

Electricity

70.2%229

Bottled/LP Gas

24.8%81

Utility Gas

4.9%16

Household Economyi

$41,333median household income

$45,013per capita income

19.2%poverty rate

7.3%unemployment

301labor force

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

16%52

$15K–$20K

11.7%38

$20K–$25K

4.6%15

$25K–$30K

2.1%7

$30K–$35K

3.7%12

$35K–$40K

7.1%23

$40K–$45K

9.2%30

$45K–$50K

1.5%5

$50K–$60K

12.9%42

$60K–$75K

6.7%22

$75K–$100K

2.5%8

$150K–$200K

16.6%54

$200K+

5.5%18

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$354/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers36 homes61% occupied$354/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC1 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $41,333/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

71%

Very low income$12K–$21K/yr

24%

Low income$21K–$33K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

90% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90% of subsidized households are minority

13% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

10% 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

30.5%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

279

Avg. Commutei

20 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

279

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

16(3.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.9%Insured

9.1%Uninsured