City safety & data profile

GoldsboroNC

Goldsboro, NC is a 36K-resident city in Wayne County with a median household income of $48,540.

Wayne County, North Carolina. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Goldsboro, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Goldsboro has a population larger than 70% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $200,400, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

36K
Population
Top 30%
By size
$48,540
Median income
$200,400
Median home
22.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Goldsboro

Goldsboro posts a median household income higher than 7% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Goldsboro area.

Top 93%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Goldsboro

Where Goldsboro income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$48,540 Bottom 7% higher than 7% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NC $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Goldsboro, NC beyond the headline numbers

Goldsboro sits inside Wayne County, North Carolina, at roughly 35.38°N, -77.99°W. Population 35,826, $48,540 median household income. Median home value $200,400, median rent $971. Poverty rate 22.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Goldsboro's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 45.8%, then obesity at 42.5%. 2 hospitals in/around Goldsboro, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Goldsboro from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
35,826
Goldsboro
Median Income
$48,540
-29% vs avg
Median Home Value
$200,400
-12% vs avg
Median Age
36.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Wayne County) - Goldsboro's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
119K-4%
Median Income
$59,733+43%
Median Home Value
$178,700+65%
Poverty Rate
17.3%-22%
Unemployment
4.9%-60%

Economics

Economics indicators for Goldsboro, NC
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$971/mo
Poverty Rate
22.8% +61% vs avg
Unemployment 6.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21%
Work From Home 4.8%
Public Transit 1%

Population

White 35.5%
African American 52.6%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
45.8%
Obesity
42.5%
Short Sleep Duration
37.7%
Physical Inactivity
32.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.6%
Current Smoking
17.9%
Diabetes
17.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.3%
Binge Drinking
12.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55%
Annual Checkup 81.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
12.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.5%
Stroke
5.7%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE
GOLDSBORO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Goldsboro, NC? ▼
Goldsboro, NC has a population of 35,826 people, located in Wayne County, North Carolina.
What is the median household income in Goldsboro? ▼
The median household income in Goldsboro, NC is $48,540 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 22.8%.
What is the median home value in Goldsboro? ▼
The median home value in Goldsboro, NC is $200,400. Median rent is $971/month.
What are the top health concerns in Goldsboro? ▼
The top health indicators in Goldsboro include High Blood Pressure (45.8%), Obesity (42.5%), Short Sleep Duration (37.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Goldsboro? ▼
Goldsboro has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Goldsboro? ▼
The median age in Goldsboro, NC is 36.8 years. 21% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Goldsboro, NC is located in Wayne County, North Carolina. With a population of 36K and a $48,540 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Goldsboro area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Goldsboro's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Wayne County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.