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Tarboro, NC


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Tarboro, North Carolina

Tarboro, North Carolina is 14 miles E of Rocky Mount, North Carolina (center to center) and 62 miles E of Raleigh, North Carolina. It is in Edgecombe county. The town is part of the Rocky Mount metro area. The population of Tarboro is 11,138.

The People and Families of Tarboro

In Tarboro, about 47% of adults are married.

Approximately 44% of Tarboro is non-white. The town is home to people of a variety of races.

Tarboro has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tarboro had a median family income of $42,938.

Political Inclinations

Among Tarboro political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,650. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Tarboro Housing

Of the housing in Tarboro, approximately 58% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Tarboro, 95% of commuters drive to work. The town features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyTarboro Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyTarboro Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Tarboro Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Tarboro, NC

Comparing Tarboro 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
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women57
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Well-Paid Single Men36
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size57
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents76
Housing Recently Built65
People Living Alone65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime47
Low Violent Crime35

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