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Tabor City, NC


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Tabor City, North Carolina

Tabor City, North Carolina, in Columbus county, is 53 miles W of Wilmington, North Carolina (center to center) and 113 miles S of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town is home to some 2,509 residents.

The People and Families of Tabor City

In Tabor City, about 46% of adults are married. People in Tabor City have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Tabor City than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tabor City had a median family income of $30,720.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($6,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Tabor City. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Tabor City Housing

According to the 2000 census, 62% of the housing in Tabor City was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town.

Commuting

In Tabor City, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Tabor City Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Tabor City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Tabor City, NC

Comparing Tabor City 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 Diversity107
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better22
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built63

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime12
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