Goldsboro, North Carolina
Goldsboro: City in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States
About
Goldsboro is a city located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 36,437 and a population density of 490 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 34,447 inhabitants.
The city was created 237 years ago in 1786.
Quick Facts about Goldsboro
| Population : | 34,447 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Wayne County |
| Postal code : | 27530–27534 |
| Area : | 74.33 km2 |
| Altitude : | 108 feet / 33 meters |
| Capital city : | Goldsboro is capital of Wayne County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1787 (237 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 06:40:30 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 463 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.78% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Goldsboro is located at 35°23'6"N 77°59'34"W (35.3848800, -77.9927700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Goldsboro
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Goldsboro decreased by 5.78% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 36,437 | - | census |
| 2011 | 35,798 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 35,796 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 35,530 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 35,472 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 35,317 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 35,252 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 34,249 | -2.93% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 34,326 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 34,186 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 34,447 | 0.76% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Goldsboro
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Where ot Eat in Goldsboro
1 Chuck E. Cheese
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Where to Stay in Goldsboro
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Other Places in Goldsboro
1 City of Goldsboro
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2 Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery
164 Longs Plant Farm Rd, Goldsboro, NC 27534, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Goldsboro Inspections Department
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4 City of Goldsboro
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5 Goldsboro City Manager
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6 Goldsboro City Offices
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7 Goldsboro Waste Water Plant
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People born in Goldsboro (70)
People born in Goldsboro, including United States general Kenneth Claiborne Royall, professional wrestler Viscera, television producer Johnny Grant, .
List
- Anne Jeffreys (American actress and singer (1923-2017)) she was born in 26/01/1923
- Mark O'Meara (American professional golfer) he was born in 13/01/1957
- Curtis Hooks Brogden (American politician (1816-1901)) he was born in 06/11/1816
- David Nillo (American music arranger) he was born in 13/07/1916
- George E. Hood (American politician (1875-1960)) he was born in 25/01/1875
- Gaston A. Robbins (American politician (1858-1902)) he was born in 26/09/1858
- Mike Evans (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 19/04/1955
- Velton Ray Bunch (Film and TV composer) he was born in 22/01/1948
- William Henry Washington (American politician) he was born in 07/02/1813
- Anthony Teachey (American basketball player) he was born in 27/03/1962
- Jimmy Graham (American football player) he was born in 24/11/1986
- Bill Bell (American baseball player) he was born in 24/10/1933
- Bill Kelly (American football player and coach) he was born in 28/06/1947
- Doris Coley (American singer) she was born in 02/08/1941
- Carl Kasell (American radio personality) he was born in 02/04/1934
- Chip Vaughn (NFL Coach) he was born in 26/10/1985
- Clarence Rose (professional golfer) he was born in 08/12/1957
- Clyde King (American baseball manager, executive) he was born in 23/05/1924
Schools in Goldsboro
College & universities near Goldsboro, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199892 | Wayne Community College | Goldsboro (NC) | 27534-8002 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Goldsboro, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GBO | Goldsboro, NC | 1615 East Beech Street | BUS |
| SSM | Selma–Smithfield | 500 East Railroad Street | RAIL |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
| KNC | Kinston, NC | 101 East New Bern Road | BUS |
| GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
Post offices near Goldsboro
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsbor Post Office | Goldsboro (NC) | 27530 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Goldsboro , Pennsylvania borough of Pennsylvania with a population of 938 people.
- Goldsboro , Maryland town of the United States with a population of 233 people.
Other cities in Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Olive | 4,728 | City in Illinois |
| Elroy | 3,869 | City in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Mar-Mac | 3,615 | Township in Wayne County, North Carolina |
| Brogden | 2,633 | Census designated place |
| Fremont | 1,264 | Town in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States |
| Pikeville | 677 | Township in Wayne County, North Carolina |
| Eureka | 200 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Seven Springs | 111 | Human settlement in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Goldsboro distances to largest North Carolina cities
