Biscoe is a town located in Montgomery County North Carolina. Biscoe has a 2024 population of 1,853. Biscoe is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,848 in 2020.
The average household income in Biscoe is $48,072 with a poverty rate of 37.4%. The median age in Biscoe is 30 years: 34.3 years for males, and 29.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Biscoe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 920 | 40.73% |
| Two or more races | 506 | 22.4% |
| Black or African American | 469 | 20.76% |
| Other race | 193 | 8.54% |
| Native American | 150 | 6.64% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 770 | 2.84 | 49.6 | 50.4 |
| Married | 292 | 3.21 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Non Family | 238 | 1.26 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Female | 217 | 4.06 | 7.8 | 92.2 |
| Male | 23 | 2.91 | 26.1 | 73.9 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
49.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 205 | 15.82% |
| Associates Degree | 85 | 6.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 2.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 119 | 9.18% |
| High School Graduate | 512 | 39.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 85 | 6.56% |
| Some College | 259 | 19.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 518 | 361 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 390 | 280 | 26 |
| Black | 351 | 328 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 202 | 164 | 7 |
| Native American | 74 | 51 | 0 |
| Other Race | 71 | 22 | 0 |
| Asian | 21 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 17.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,046 | $0 | $71,199 |
| High School Graduate | $43,333 | $48,182 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $25,729 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,019 | $38,098 | $0 |
| Some College | $36,324 | $37,663 | $31,875 |
$35,019
Average Earnings
$38,098
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.99% of Biscoe residents speak only English, while 35.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 736 | 294 | 39.95% |
| Hispanic | 790 | 268 | 33.92% |
| Multiple | 488 | 166 | 34.02% |
| Black | 447 | 149 | 33.33% |
| Other | 193 | 130 | 67.36% |
| Native | 150 | 15 | 10% |
37.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.69%
Male Poverty Rate
48.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Biscoe is Other, with 67.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Biscoe is Native, with 10% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65.3% |
| High School | 21.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 19.26% |
| Some College | 15.41% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 56.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.78% |
| Male Employed | 14.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,071 | $39,830 |
| Households | $43,773 | $48,072 |
| Married Families | $46,993 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,396 | $46,642 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.0%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
67
Number of Veterans
60
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 42 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 8.43% |
| Black | 15 | 3.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.2%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.72%
Born in Biscoe
84.59%
Native Born
15.41%
Foreign Born
12.35%
Non Citizen
3.05%
Naturalized
84.59% of Biscoe residents were born in the United States, with 64.72% having been born in North Carolina. 12.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,859 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 1,858 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 1,857 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2026 | 1,855 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 1,854 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 1,853 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 1,852 | 18 | 0.98% |
| 2022 | 1,834 | -10 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 1,844 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 1,848 | 143 | 8.39% |
| 2019 | 1,705 | 4 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 1,701 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 1,705 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 1,709 | -11 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 1,720 | 10 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 1,710 | -14 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 1,724 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 1,722 | -11 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 1,733 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 1,734 | 0 | 0% |