Tarboro, North Carolina
Tarboro: Town in North Carolina, United States
About
Tarboro is a town located in the county of Edgecombe in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 11,415 and a population density of 394 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 10,575 inhabitants.
The town was created 265 years ago in 1759.
Quick Facts about Tarboro
| Population : | 10,575 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Edgecombe County |
| Postal code : | 27886 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 252 |
| Area : | 28.99 km2 |
| Altitude : | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Capital city : | Tarboro is capital of Edgecombe County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1760 (265 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 15:20:37 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 365 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.94% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tarboro is located at 35°53'49"N 77°32'9"W (35.8968200, -77.5358000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tarboro decreased by 7.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 13,121 | - | statistical updating |
| 2010 | 11,415 | -14.95% | census |
| 2011 | 11,407 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,373 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,336 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,318 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,132 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,947 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,963 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,828 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,715 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,575 | -1.32% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 21,476 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 19,368 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 10.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 22,895 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 19,368 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.4% |
| White only, percent : | 83.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 19.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,274 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
Tarboro zip code is 27886.
County name: Edgecombe, County
fips: 37065
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $221,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,300 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $394 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,147 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,419 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.70 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,130 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 470,163 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 312,369 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,360 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,929 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,783 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 852 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 320 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 397 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 82 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 691 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 133 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 648 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 158.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 122.12 |
Best Things to Do in Tarboro
1 Edgecombe County Veteran's Military Museum
106 W Church St, Tarboro, NC 27886, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Tarboro
1 Town of Tarboro
500 N Main St, Tarboro, NC 27886 ➦ Show Map
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2 Tarboro Human Resources
500 N Main St, Tarboro, NC 27886 ➦ Show Map
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3 Tarboro Town Office
2208 W Howard Ave, Tarboro, NC 27886 ➦ Show Map
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4 Edgecombe County Emergency Services
201 St Andrew St # 233, Tarboro, NC 27886 ➦ Show Map
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5 Tarboro Wastewater Treatment
506 Dowd St, Tarboro, NC 27886 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Tarboro (33)
People born in Tarboro, including actor and politician Ben Jones, Recipient of the Purple Heart medal Hugh Shelton, basketball player Trent Tucker, .
List
- Harvie Ward (Amateur golfer, professional golfer) he was born in 08/12/1925
- Kelvin Bryant (Player of American football) he was born in 26/09/1960
- Derrick Lewis (French basketball player) he was born in 01/08/1966
- Nate Higgs (American basketball player) he was born in 21/10/1970
- Adolphus Staton (United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 28/08/1879
- Brian Hargrove (Television writer and producer) he was born in 02/04/1956
- Buck Marrow (American baseball player) he was born in 29/08/1909
- Burgess Whitehead (American baseball player) he was born in 29/06/1910
- Donnell Gilliam (United States federal judge) he was born in 12/03/1889
- Henry Allen Bullock (American historian and sociologist) he was born in 01/01/1906
- John Spencer Bassett (American historian) he was born in 10/09/1867
- Calvin Roberts (American basketball player) he was born in 19/05/1956
- Mike Caldwell (American baseball player) he was born in 22/01/1949
- Shaun Draughn (Player of American football) he was born in 07/12/1987
- T. J. Williams (American football player) he was born in 24/09/1982
- Yancey Thigpen (Player of American football) he was born in 15/08/1969
- Henry C. Bourne, Jr. (Interim president of Georgia Institute of Technology) he was born in 31/12/1921
- Janice Bryant Howroyd (American businesswoman) she was born in 01/09/1952
Schools in Tarboro
College & universities near Tarboro, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198491 | Edgecombe Community College | Tarboro (NC) | 27886 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tarboro, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| RMT | Rocky Mount | 101 Hammond Street | RAIL |
| GRN | Greenville, NC | Second and Reade Streets | BUS |
| WLN | Wilson | 401 East Nash Street | RAIL |
| GBO | Goldsboro, NC | 1615 East Beech Street | BUS |
| KNC | Kinston, NC | 101 East New Bern Road | BUS |
Post offices near Tarboro
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tarbor Post Office | Tarboro (NC) | 27886 |
Other cities in Edgecombe County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Edgecombe County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Princeville | 1,901 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Pinetops | 1,221 | City in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Macclesfield | 423 | Town in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States |
| Conetoe | 263 | Human settlement in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Speed | 74 | Town of the United States |
| Leggett | 54 | Town in Edgecombe County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Tarboro distances to largest North Carolina cities
