Tarboro

Edgecombe County, North Carolina

Population 49K |Median income $51,265 |1 hospital

Population

48,736

Edgecombe County

Median Income

$51,265

-25% vs avg

Median Home Value

$125,100

-45% vs avg

Median Age

41.7

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

49K-13%

Median Income

$51,265+51%

Median Home Value

$125,100+55%

Poverty Rate

21.7%-14%

Unemployment

8.7%-56%

Economics

Median Rent

$858/mo

Poverty Rate

21.7% +53% vs avg

Unemployment 8.7%

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.5%

Work From Home 8.3%

Public Transit 0.7%

Population

African American 55.6%

White 37.3%

Two or More Ethnicities 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

47.6%

Obesity

43.7%

Short Sleep Duration

36.9%

Physical Inactivity

33.5%

Frequent Mental Distress

18.2%

Diabetes

17.9%

Current Smoking

17.7%

Frequent Physical Distress

16%

Lack of Health Insurance

13%

Current Asthma

12.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55.3%

Annual Checkup 82.5%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking

11.4%

Coronary Heart Disease

8.8%

Stroke

5.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

2/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

VIDANT EDGECOMBE HOSPITAL

TARBORO · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Tarboro Area 6

Weather Alerts high

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

NOAA · 28m ago

Bushfire Alerts

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

NSW RFS · 34m 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 · 36m 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 Tarboro, NC? ▼

Tarboro, NC has a population of 48,736 people, located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.

What is the median household income in Tarboro? ▼

The median household income in Tarboro, NC is $51,265 per year. The poverty rate is 21.7%.

What is the median home value in Tarboro? ▼

The median home value in Tarboro, NC is $125,100. Median rent is $858/month.

What are the top health concerns in Tarboro? ▼

The top health indicators in Tarboro include High Blood Pressure (47.6%), Obesity (43.7%), Short Sleep Duration (36.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Tarboro? ▼

Tarboro has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Tarboro? ▼

The median age in Tarboro, NC is 41.7 years. 17.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Tarboro, NC is located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. With a population of 49K and a median household income of $51,265, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Tarboro 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 (Edgecombe 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.