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Goldsboro, North Carolina, in Wayne county, is 38 miles SW of Greenville, North Carolina (center to center) and 45 miles SE of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city contains a population of approximately 39,043.
In Goldsboro, about 41% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Goldsboro.
In 2000, Goldsboro had a median family income of $34,844.
Political donors in Goldsboro favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $21,800. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Goldsboro has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 42% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Goldsboro, 93% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Goldsboro can boast better commuting than most places.
Goldsboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 9% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Goldsboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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