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Tarboro, NC


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Tarboro, North Carolina

Introduction to 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.

Tarboro History

Tarboro was originally inhabited by the Tuscarora Indians. It was first settled by the whites in the 1730s. At that time, the area was known as Tawboro, which was derived from an Indian term "Taw” meaning "river of health.” It was incorporated on November 30, 1760, and was renamed Tarborough. The town became the county seat of Edgecombe County in 1764. George Washington, first President of the United States, visited the town during his 1791 Southern tour.

Tarboro and nearby Attractions

  • Blount - Bridgers House
  • Military Museum
  • East Carolina Village of Yesteryear
  • Rocky Mount Children's Museum & Science Center
  • Medoc Mountain State Park
  • Historic Halifax State Historic Site

Things To Do In Tarboro

During your stay in Tarboro, you can visit the Blount-Bridgers Historical Gardens, Pender History Museum, and Edgecombe County Veteran’s Museum. You can also enjoy a leisurely stroll or drive through the Tarboro Historic District National Recreation Trail. One can also visit Sunrise Park and Burlington Park. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Parkhill Mall, River Oaks Landing Shopping Center, Tarboro Shopping Center, Edgecombe Square Shopping Center, and Fairview Shopping Center.

Tarboro Transportation

Flights are available from Pitt-Greenville Airport.

Tarboro Higher Education

The local college is Edgecombe Community College. Higher education can also be availed from Pitt Community College, Vance-Granville Community College, and East Carolina University.

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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