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Biscoe, NC


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Biscoe, North Carolina

Biscoe, North Carolina, in Montgomery county, is 43 miles S of High Point, North Carolina (center to center) and 60 miles E of Charlotte, North Carolina. There are an estimated 1,700 people in the town.

The People and Families of Biscoe

In Biscoe, about 47% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Biscoe, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Biscoe. The kids here are young and many.

Approximately 42% of Biscoe is non-white. In North Carolina, Biscoe is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Biscoe had a median family income of $37,500.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Biscoe Housing

Approximately 62% of housing in Biscoe is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the town.

Commuting

In Biscoe, 95% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Biscoe than other towns.

High Points

Biscoe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBiscoe Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBiscoe Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Biscoe Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Biscoe, NC

Comparing Biscoe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population64
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men44
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
People Above Poverty57
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime11
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