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Bayboro, NC

Town in Pamlico County, North Carolina.

Population

1,266

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

681

ZIP codes

0

Bayboro and its ZIP codes

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Bayboro at a glance

  • Bayboro is about 3.1 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $33,636, 54% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $138,000 (52% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,084 a month.

Local data for Bayboro, NC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Bayboro, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$33,636

Poverty rate

12.2%

Median home value

$138,000

Median rent

$1,084/mo

Homeownership

71.3%

Bachelor's or higher

6.8%

Median age

47.4

Average commute

14.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (125), German Americans (90), Mexican Americans (31).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pamlico County. PPP loans are for Bayboro.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$37,986

4,072 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,634

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$131M

FY 2026, $10,692 per person

Pamlico County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Bayboro, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone94.8%
  • Carpooled1.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle1.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.6%

Average one-way commute: 14.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Bayboro, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

199

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,805

26.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 34°F

58.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Bayboro, NC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.6%

U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts

Diabetes

16.2%

U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts

Smoking

21.4%

U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.8%

U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts

Cities near Bayboro

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AllianceTown1.6 mi2.1
StonewallTown1.9 mi1.7
GrantsboroTown4.3 mi3.9
VandemereTown6.4 mi1.5
MesicTown7.4 mi1
OrientalTown9.4 mi1.4
ArapahoeTown9.7 mi2.2
AuroraTown10 mi0.9
Minnesott BeachTown12 mi3.5
Fairfield HarbourCensus-designated place12 mi2.9
HobuckenCensus-designated place13 mi5.1
BridgetonTown14 mi2
James CityCensus-designated place15 mi7.7
Cherry BranchCensus-designated place16 mi1.1
Neuse ForestCensus-designated place16 mi3.2
New BernCity18 mi28.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Bayboro, NC in?
Bayboro is in Pamlico County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Bayboro, NC?
About 1,266 people live in Bayboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Bayboro?
Nearby places include Alliance (1.6 mi), Stonewall (1.9 mi), Grantsboro (4.3 mi), Vandemere (6.4 mi), Mesic (7.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023