Tarboro is a town located in Edgecombe County North Carolina. Tarboro has a 2024 population of 10,918. Tarboro is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 2.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,681 in 2020.
The average household income in Tarboro is $73,416 with a poverty rate of 19.77%. The median age in Tarboro is 48.9 years: 45.7 years for males, and 53 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tarboro was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,532 | 51.68% |
| White | 4,813 | 44.96% |
| Other race | 195 | 1.82% |
| Two or more races | 154 | 1.44% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.01% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,771 | 2.12 | 57 | 43 |
| Non Family | 1,899 | 1.09 | 48.2 | 51.8 |
| Married | 1,762 | 2.93 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Female | 939 | 2.55 | 14.5 | 85.5 |
| Male | 171 | 2.87 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
57.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 618 | 7.95% |
| Associates Degree | 422 | 5.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,284 | 16.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 687 | 8.84% |
| High School Graduate | 2,746 | 35.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 258 | 3.32% |
| Some College | 1,758 | 22.62% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,731 | 3,279 | 619 |
| White | 3,568 | 3,267 | 1,318 |
| Hispanic | 344 | 250 | 5 |
| Other Race | 135 | 115 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 71 | 4 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Islander | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,036 | $69,635 | $50,033 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,750 | $81,696 | $89,688 |
| High School Graduate | $35,594 | $40,084 | $35,278 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $44,105 | $11,985 |
| Overall | $43,027 | $51,750 | $38,179 |
| Some College | $45,455 | $79,643 | $39,728 |
$43,027
Average Earnings
$51,750
Average Male
$38,179
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.07% of Tarboro residents speak only English, while 8.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,312 | 1,587 | 29.88% |
| White | 3,821 | 324 | 8.48% |
| Multiple | 150 | 74 | 49.33% |
| Other | 190 | 12 | 6.32% |
19.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.78%
Male Poverty Rate
20.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tarboro is Multiple, with 49.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tarboro is Other, with 6.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.66% |
| Some College | 18.23% |
| High School | 15.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.66% |
| Female Employed | 11.66% |
| Male Employed | 6.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,308 | $94,347 |
| Households | $49,386 | $73,416 |
| Married Families | $108,769 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,417 | $39,985 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.8%
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
687
Number of Veterans
656
Male Veterans
31
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 277 |
| First Gulf War | 94 |
| Second Gulf War | 77 |
| World War II | 19 |
| Korea | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 270 |
| 55 to 64 | 204 |
| 35 to 54 | 108 |
| 65 to 74 | 105 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 351 | 8.78% |
| Black | 321 | 7.85% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10.1% |
| Native American | 5 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.4%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
79.03%
Born in Tarboro
96.28%
Native Born
3.72%
Foreign Born
3.08%
Non Citizen
0.64%
Naturalized
96.28% of Tarboro residents were born in the United States, with 79.03% having been born in North Carolina. 3.08% 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 | 11,215 | 60 | 0.54% |
| 2028 | 11,155 | 59 | 0.53% |
| 2027 | 11,096 | 59 | 0.53% |
| 2026 | 11,037 | 60 | 0.55% |
| 2025 | 10,977 | 59 | 0.54% |
| 2024 | 10,918 | 59 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 10,859 | 146 | 1.36% |
| 2022 | 10,713 | 177 | 1.68% |
| 2021 | 10,536 | -145 | -1.36% |
| 2020 | 10,681 | -29 | -0.27% |
| 2019 | 10,710 | -127 | -1.17% |
| 2018 | 10,837 | -137 | -1.25% |
| 2017 | 10,974 | 22 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 10,952 | -182 | -1.63% |
| 2015 | 11,134 | -188 | -1.66% |
| 2014 | 11,322 | -20 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 11,342 | -36 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 11,378 | -32 | -0.28% |
| 2011 | 11,410 | -118 | -1.02% |
| 2010 | 11,528 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,138 | 101 | 0.92% |
| 1990 | 11,037 | 2,403 | 27.83% |
| 1980 | 8,634 | -791 | -8.39% |
| 1970 | 9,425 | 1,014 | 12.06% |
| 1960 | 8,411 | 291 | 3.58% |
| 1950 | 8,120 | 972 | 13.6% |
| 1940 | 7,148 | 769 | 12.06% |
| 1930 | 6,379 | 1,811 | 39.65% |
| 1920 | 4,568 | 439 | 10.63% |
| 1910 | 4,129 | -7,086 | -63.18% |