Tabor City is a town located in Columbus County North Carolina. Tabor City has a 2024 population of 3,632. Tabor City is currently declining at a rate of -1.04% annually and its population has decreased by -4.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,784 in 2020.
The average household income in Tabor City is $52,343 with a poverty rate of 40.54%. The median age in Tabor City is 43.2 years: 38.5 years for males, and 50.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tabor City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,860 | 50.34% |
| Black or African American | 1,379 | 37.32% |
| Two or more races | 324 | 8.77% |
| Native American | 85 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 37 | 1% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 927 | 2.57 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Married | 395 | 3.17 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Non Family | 354 | 1.24 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Female | 167 | 3.87 | 41.3 | 58.7 |
| Male | 11 | 3.91 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
63.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 502 | 17.52% |
| Associates Degree | 178 | 6.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 222 | 7.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 138 | 4.82% |
| High School Graduate | 1,091 | 38.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 207 | 7.22% |
| Some College | 528 | 18.42% |
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 | 1,395 | 1,218 | 265 |
| Black | 1,122 | 710 | 64 |
| 2+ Races | 229 | 148 | 31 |
| Hispanic | 125 | 79 | 0 |
| Native American | 85 | 46 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 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 white people with a rate of 19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,357 | $31,429 | $45,536 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,065 | $0 | $64,792 |
| High School Graduate | $13,209 | $16,667 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,705 | $13,906 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,345 | $19,861 | $25,607 |
| Some College | $24,515 | $0 | $26,000 |
$22,345
Average Earnings
$19,861
Average Male
$25,607
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.85% of Tabor City residents speak only English, while 5.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,482 | 528 | 35.63% |
| Black | 690 | 296 | 42.9% |
| Multiple | 160 | 127 | 79.38% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 118 | 94.4% |
40.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.61%
Male Poverty Rate
49.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tabor City is Hispanic, with 94.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tabor City is White, with 35.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 43.92% |
| Some College | 38.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.73% |
| Male Employed | 25.2% |
| Female Employed | 19.54% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,832 | $62,334 |
| Households | $37,014 | $52,343 |
| Married Families | $44,114 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,771 | $35,949 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
178
Number of Veterans
178
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 51 |
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 6.48% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 16.87% |
| Black | 27 | 2.12% |
| Native American | 11 | 12.94% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 7.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.66%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
27%
Labor Force Participation
24.1%
Employment Rate
10.4%
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
63.44%
Born in Tabor City
97.78%
Native Born
2.22%
Foreign Born
1.98%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
97.78% of Tabor City residents were born in the United States, with 63.44% having been born in North Carolina. 1.98% 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 | 3,442 | -38 | -1.09% |
| 2028 | 3,480 | -38 | -1.08% |
| 2027 | 3,518 | -38 | -1.07% |
| 2026 | 3,556 | -38 | -1.06% |
| 2025 | 3,594 | -38 | -1.05% |
| 2024 | 3,632 | -38 | -1.04% |
| 2023 | 3,670 | 16 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 3,654 | 115 | 3.25% |
| 2021 | 3,539 | -245 | -6.47% |
| 2020 | 3,784 | -327 | -7.95% |
| 2019 | 4,111 | -60 | -1.44% |
| 2018 | 4,171 | 126 | 3.11% |
| 2017 | 4,045 | 123 | 3.14% |
| 2016 | 3,922 | -33 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 3,955 | 45 | 1.15% |
| 2014 | 3,910 | 16 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 3,894 | -62 | -1.57% |
| 2012 | 3,956 | -44 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 4,000 | -10 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 4,010 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,509 | -201 | -7.42% |
| 1980 | 2,710 | -732 | -21.27% |