Life in Goldsboro research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Goldsboro over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Goldsboro:
The population in Goldsboro is 33,448.
The median home value in Goldsboro is $189,784.
The median income in Goldsboro is $47,005.
The cost of living in Goldsboro is 93 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Goldsboro is $956.
The unemployment rate in Goldsboro is 7.4%.
The poverty rate in Goldsboro is 20.8%.
The average high in Goldsboro is 72.8° and the average low is 50.4°.
Crime in Goldsboro summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Goldsboro. Key points include:
There were 2,321 total crimes in Goldsboro in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Goldsboro is 6,940.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Goldsboro is 1,076.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Goldsboro is 5,863.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Goldsboro is 227.48% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Goldsboro / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,321 | 6,940.0 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 360 | 1,076.4 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 15 | 44.9 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 61 | 182.4 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 274 | 819.3 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,961 | 5,863.5 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 328 | 980.7 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,525 | 4,559.9 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 108 | 322.9 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Goldsboro summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Goldsboro. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Goldsboro is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Goldsboro is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Goldsboro is $189,784.
The median income in Goldsboro is $47,005.
| Living Expense | Goldsboro | North Carolina | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 106 | 100 | |
| Housing | 77 | 86 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
The average high in Goldsboro is 72.8° and the average low is 50.4°.
There are 76.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.4 inches of precipitation each year with 3.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Goldsboro |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 50.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.7 |
The current population in Goldsboro is 33,448. The population has decreased -9.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 33,448 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 33,566 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 33,214 | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 34,610 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 34,647 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 34,972 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 35,432 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 35,924 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 35,952 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 35,908 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 36,110 | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 36,738 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 36,689 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 36,816 | - |
34.3% White with 11,477 White residents.
53.1% African American with 17,769 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 50 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 597 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 67 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 62 Other residents.
4.7% Two Or More with 1,576 Two Or More residents.
5.5% Hispanic with 1,850 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Goldsboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.3% | 60.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 53.1% | 20.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 3.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 10.9% | 19.0% |
Goldsboro is 52.0% female with 17,381 female residents.
Goldsboro is 48.0% male with 16,067 male residents.
| Gender | Goldsboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Goldsboro completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Goldsboro completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Goldsboro completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Goldsboro completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Goldsboro completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Goldsboro completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Goldsboro completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Goldsboro completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Goldsboro completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Goldsboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
7.7% of households in Goldsboro earn Less than $10,000.
7.1% of households in Goldsboro earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.4% of households in Goldsboro earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.1% of households in Goldsboro earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.4% of households in Goldsboro earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.7% of households in Goldsboro earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.0% of households in Goldsboro earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.4% of households in Goldsboro earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.2% of households in Goldsboro earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.9% of households in Goldsboro earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Goldsboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.1% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.4% | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 7.8% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.4% | 12.0% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.7% | 17.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.0% | 13.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.4% | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.2% | 7.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.9% | 9.5% | 12.6% |