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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.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Goldsboro Comparison Table
| 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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 91 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 $194,176.
The median income in Goldsboro is $48,540.
Goldsboro's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Goldsboro Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Goldsboro | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 75 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Goldsboro, NC Weather
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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Goldsboro Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Goldsboro
The current population in Goldsboro is 34,383. The population has decreased 6.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34,383 | 2.8% |
| 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 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Goldsboro
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Goldsboro is:
34.2% White with 11,775 White residents.
52.5% African American with 18,036 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 52 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 558 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 60 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 186 Other residents.
4.7% Two Or More with 1,629 Two Or More residents.
6.1% Hispanic with 2,087 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Goldsboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 34.2% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 52.5% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Goldsboro
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Goldsboro is 50.7% female with 17,424 female residents.
Goldsboro is 49.3% male with 16,959 male residents.
| Gender | Goldsboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Goldsboro for adults over 25
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4.0% 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.
11.0% of adults in Goldsboro completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Goldsboro completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% 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 | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 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 | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Goldsboro, North Carolina
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8.3% of households in Goldsboro earn Less than $10,000.
6.7% of households in Goldsboro earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.0% of households in Goldsboro earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.5% of households in Goldsboro earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.4% of households in Goldsboro earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.5% of households in Goldsboro earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.1% of households in Goldsboro earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.5% of households in Goldsboro earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Goldsboro earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.0% of households in Goldsboro earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Goldsboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.7% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.0% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.5% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.4% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.5% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.0% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
