Population 15,301 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Tarboro
Household size in Tarboro
| Period | Tarboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.38 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.28 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Tarboro are small: just 2.28 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.38 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Tarboro
| Period | Tarboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.1 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Tarboro skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.6, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Tarboro
| Period | Tarboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Tarboro (14.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Tarboro has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of North Carolina cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Tarboro
Renters in Tarboro
| Period | Tarboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.6% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.6% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.4% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Tarboro is about as common as it is nationally: 37.4% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in North Carolina overall (33.4%). Among homeowners, 46.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Tarboro
| Period | Tarboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Tarboro: 14.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 5.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Tarboro
| Period | Tarboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Tarboro are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in North Carolina as a whole, where the median home dates to 1990. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 28 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Tarboro
| Period | Tarboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $611 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $694 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $690 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $827 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$217 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Tarboro costs $827 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $217 a month since 2006–10, up 35%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Tarboro
Bachelor's degrees in Tarboro
| Period | Tarboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Tarboro: 22.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.1 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Tarboro
| Period | Tarboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.6% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 75.0% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.3% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.6% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Tarboro never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 9.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Tarboro
| Period | Tarboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.7 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Tarboro runs below the national rate: 4.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 7.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Tarboro compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarboro | 2.28 | 47.7 | 14.9% | 37.4% | 14.6% | 1977 | $827 | 22.7% | 87.6% | 4.1% |
| Princeville | 2.82 | 39.2 | 26.9% | 31.9% | 21.9% | 1995 | $1,102 | 8.5% | 85.9% | 7.8% |
| Penny Hill | 2.63 | 41.4 | 11.8% | 26.4% | 10.5% | 1980 | $760 | 12.6% | 88.9% | 6.4% |
| Mildred | 2.54 | 43.8 | 16.6% | 21.4% | 13.4% | 1973 | $905 | 4.7% | 89.2% | 9.1% |
| Wiggins Crossroads | 2.38 | 54.1 | 12.1% | 15.7% | 10.1% | 1989 | $641 | 11.3% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Leggett | 2.67 | 46.9 | 19.6% | 27.2% | 16.3% | 1986 | $890 | 12.1% | 83.5% | 5.0% |
| Lawrence | 2.90 | 45.0 | 3.1% | 23.8% | 11.3% | 1993 | $669 | 14.0% | 87.2% | 3.0% |
| Conetoe | 2.56 | 48.6 | 16.8% | 19.5% | 15.6% | 1982 | $916 | 5.8% | 86.6% | 8.3% |
| Speed | 2.86 | 44.9 | 2.9% | 25.1% | 11.9% | 1991 | $681 | 14.0% | 87.7% | 3.8% |
| Mercer | 2.48 | 41.5 | 11.7% | 31.5% | 15.3% | 1991 | $1,183 | 10.2% | 86.4% | 3.1% |
| Mayos Crossroads | 2.09 | 46.5 | 12.8% | 28.4% | 7.7% | 1964 | $837 | 11.0% | 88.5% | 9.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Tarboro. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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