Goldsboro

Wayne County, North Carolina

Population 119K |Median income $59,733 |2 hospitals

Population

118,652

Wayne County

Median Income

$59,733

-12% vs avg

Median Home Value

$178,700

-22% vs avg

Median Age

37.3

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

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

Median Rent

$965/mo

Poverty Rate

17.3% +22% vs avg

Unemployment 4.9%

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.7%

Work From Home 5.4%

Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 51.4%

African American 29.8%

Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%

Asian 1.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

41.1%

Obesity

39.5%

Short Sleep Duration

34.7%

Physical Inactivity

28.3%

Frequent Mental Distress

17.9%

Current Smoking

16.2%

Frequent Physical Distress

14.4%

Binge Drinking

14.4%

Diabetes

14.2%

Lack of Health Insurance

13%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 80.1%

Dental Visit 59.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

11.5%

Coronary Heart Disease

7.4%

Stroke

4.4%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

3/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

UNC HEALTH CARE WAYNE

GOLDSBORO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Goldsboro Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 27m ago

Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 33m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Alexander, Catawba, Davie, Iredell, and Rowan Counties

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Charlotte Metro and Surrounding North Carolina Counties

NOAA · 35m ago

Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Mecklenburg County, NC Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level

EPA · 1h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Rutherford, Polk, and Cleveland Counties in North Carolina

NOAA · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Goldsboro, NC? ▼

Goldsboro, NC has a population of 118,652 people, located in Wayne County, North Carolina.

What is the median household income in Goldsboro? ▼

The median household income in Goldsboro, NC is $59,733 per year. The poverty rate is 17.3%.

What is the median home value in Goldsboro? ▼

The median home value in Goldsboro, NC is $178,700. Median rent is $965/month.

What are the top health concerns in Goldsboro? ▼

The top health indicators in Goldsboro include High Blood Pressure (41.1%), Obesity (39.5%), Short Sleep Duration (34.7%). 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 37.3 years. 21.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Goldsboro, NC is located in Wayne County, North Carolina. With a population of 119K and a median household income of $59,733, 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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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 (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Wayne County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.