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Tarboro, NC
Town in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
Population
10,770
Land area
11.3sq mi
People per sq mi
955
ZIP codes
0
Tarboro and its ZIP codes
Tarboro at a glance
- Tarboro is about 4.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 92nd most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $49,796 a year, 31% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,500 (36% below North Carolina) and median rent is $843 a month.
Local data for Tarboro, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tarboro, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,796
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$185,500
Median rent
$843/mo
Homeownership
57.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.5%
Median age
51.2
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (511), German Americans (497), Irish Americans (378).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Edgecombe County. PPP loans are for Tarboro.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,806
14,827 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,111
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$364M
FY 2026, $7,448 per person
How people get to work
Tarboro, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tarboro, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
346
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
663
3.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tarboro, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Tarboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PrincevilleTown | 2.7 mi | 1.5 |
| LeggettTown | 6.7 mi | 0.8 |
| ConetoeTown | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| SpeedTown | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| PinetopsTown | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| BethelTown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| MacclesfieldTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| HobgoodTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| BelvoirCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| FalklandTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| ParmeleTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Oak CityTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| HassellTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| SharpsburgTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| FountainTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| Rocky MountCity | 17 mi | 45.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tarboro, NC in?
- Tarboro is in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Tarboro, NC?
- About 10,770 people live in Tarboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tarboro?
- Nearby places include Princeville (2.7 mi), Leggett (6.7 mi), Conetoe (7.5 mi), Speed (7.7 mi), Pinetops (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023