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Cost of living in Tarboro summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Tarboro. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Tarboro is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Tarboro is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Tarboro is $152,776.
The median income in Tarboro is $49,796.
Tarboro's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Tarboro Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Tarboro | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 74 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Tarboro, NC Weather
The average high in Tarboro is 71.8° and the average low is 49.2°.
There are 76.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.4 inches of precipitation each year with 4.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Tarboro |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Tarboro, NC Photos
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Tarboro Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Tarboro
The current population in Tarboro is 10,770. The population has decreased 5.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,770 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 10,705 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 10,696 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 10,733 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 10,806 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 10,915 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 11,045 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 11,038 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 11,206 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 11,292 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 11,323 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 11,375 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 11,401 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 11,390 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 11,424 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Tarboro
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Tarboro is:
41.9% White with 4,515 White residents.
49.6% African American with 5,339 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 1 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 34 Other residents.
1.5% Two Or More with 160 Two Or More residents.
6.6% Hispanic with 711 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Tarboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.9% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 49.6% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.6% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Tarboro
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Tarboro is 55.0% female with 5,919 female residents.
Tarboro is 45.0% male with 4,850 male residents.
| Gender | Tarboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Tarboro for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Tarboro completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Tarboro completed 9-12th grade.
39.0% of adults in Tarboro completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Tarboro completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Tarboro completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Tarboro completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Tarboro completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Tarboro completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Tarboro completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Tarboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 39.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Tarboro, North Carolina
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7.0% of households in Tarboro earn Less than $10,000.
6.3% of households in Tarboro earn $10,000 to $14,999.
18.7% of households in Tarboro earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.2% of households in Tarboro earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.8% of households in Tarboro earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.0% of households in Tarboro earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.8% of households in Tarboro earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.1% of households in Tarboro earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.4% of households in Tarboro earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.6% of households in Tarboro earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Tarboro | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 18.7% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.2% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.8% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.0% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.8% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.1% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.4% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.6% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
