Population 62,859 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Goldsboro
Household size in Goldsboro
| Period | Goldsboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Goldsboro are small: just 2.31 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.45, 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 Goldsboro
| Period | Goldsboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.2 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.0 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.3 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Goldsboro are younger than 40.3 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.5, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Goldsboro
| Period | Goldsboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Goldsboro (14.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Goldsboro 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 Goldsboro
Renters in Goldsboro
| Period | Goldsboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.6% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.4% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Goldsboro than nationally: 47.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 44.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 4.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a higher share of renters.
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 Goldsboro
| Period | Goldsboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Goldsboro is close to the national rate: 10.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Goldsboro
| Period | Goldsboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 |
The typical home in Goldsboro was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in North Carolina as a whole, where the median home dates to 1990. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Goldsboro
| Period | Goldsboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $701 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $746 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $876 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,061 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$360 | +$528 | +$606 |
Rent in Goldsboro runs $1,061 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $360 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Goldsboro
Bachelor's degrees in Goldsboro
| Period | Goldsboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Goldsboro: 24.9% 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 7.2 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
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 Goldsboro
| Period | Goldsboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.9% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.3% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Goldsboro is close to the national rate: 88.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in North Carolina overall (90.2%). The share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Goldsboro
| Period | Goldsboro | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Goldsboro than nationally: unemployment was 7.0%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Goldsboro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro | 2.31 | 40.3 | 14.8% | 47.4% | 10.6% | 1983 | $1,061 | 24.9% | 88.7% | 7.0% |
| Belfast | 2.01 | 51.0 | 14.1% | 18.8% | 4.3% | 1993 | $1,017 | 33.9% | 97.9% | 4.3% |
| Pikeville | 2.77 | 35.0 | 14.9% | 22.8% | 8.0% | 1996 | $1,199 | 22.5% | 89.9% | 1.6% |
| Dudley | 2.98 | 31.6 | 21.4% | 28.3% | 17.1% | 1985 | $933 | 10.4% | 70.0% | 5.7% |
| Parkstown | 2.38 | 31.9 | 22.1% | 45.4% | 12.4% | 1987 | $996 | 5.0% | 86.9% | 1.8% |
| Pike Crossroads | 2.15 | 46.4 | 5.7% | 22.9% | 7.0% | 1998 | $1,403 | 24.4% | 95.4% | 1.6% |
| Walnut Creek | 2.79 | 35.8 | 10.2% | 19.5% | 1.0% | 2000 | $1,649 | 51.7% | 95.6% | 5.5% |
| Stevens Mill | 2.41 | 35.9 | 8.4% | 29.0% | 4.8% | 1994 | $844 | 14.9% | 85.3% | 4.8% |
| Shines Crossroads | 2.79 | 34.3 | 8.6% | 29.4% | 11.6% | 1995 | $1,527 | 27.6% | 93.9% | 0.0% |
| Indian Springs | 3.02 | 36.1 | 19.9% | 17.9% | 26.0% | 1988 | $863 | 10.4% | 66.7% | 11.7% |
| La Grange | 2.50 | 39.5 | 13.8% | 36.7% | 10.1% | 1990 | $804 | 18.2% | 84.1% | 4.8% |
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 Goldsboro. 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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