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Garysburg, NC
Town in Northampton County, North Carolina.
Population
572
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
606
ZIP codes
0
Garysburg and its ZIP codes
Garysburg at a glance
- Garysburg is about 2.7 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,333, 43% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,600 (63% below North Carolina) and median rent is $850 a month.
Local data for Garysburg, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Garysburg, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,333
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$107,600
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
31.2%
Median age
55.6
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Jamaican Americans (8), Dominican Americans (3).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Northampton County. PPP loans are for Garysburg.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,980
4,699 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$160M
FY 2026, $9,145 per person
How people get to work
Garysburg, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.8%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Garysburg, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
278
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garysburg, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
51.0%
U.S. 33.3% +17.7 pts
Diabetes
25.7%
U.S. 12.1% +13.6 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Garysburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WeldonTown | 3.1 mi | 2.9 |
| South WeldonCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Roanoke RapidsCity | 5 mi | 9.9 |
| GastonTown | 5.6 mi | 1.7 |
| SeaboardTown | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| South RosemaryCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 6.1 |
| HalifaxTown | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| JacksonTown | 8.9 mi | 1 |
| LaskerTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Emporia, VACity | 17 mi | 6.6 |
| ConwayTown | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| MilwaukeeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| Gasburg, VACensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.7 |
| Branchville, VATown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| LittletonTown | 19 mi | 1 |
| EnfieldTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garysburg, NC in?
- Garysburg is in Northampton County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Garysburg, NC?
- About 572 people live in Garysburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garysburg?
- Nearby places include Weldon (3.1 mi), South Weldon (3.3 mi), Roanoke Rapids (5 mi), Gaston (5.6 mi), Seaboard (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023