Goldsboro, NC Profile
Goldsboro, NC, population 38,670, is located
in North Carolina's Wayne county,
about 45.1 miles from Raleigh and 55.1 miles from Fayetteville.
Through the 90's Goldsboro's population has declined by about 4%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of this decade the population of Goldsboro has declined by about 1%.
Goldsboro's property crime levels tend to be higher than North Carolina's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Goldsboro tend to be much higher than North Carolina's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 43% |
| African American | 52% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 4% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 34.30 |
| Males | 31.80 |
| Females | 36.90 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 14.00% | | Under 20: | 13.00% |
| 20 to 40 | 17.00% | | 20 to 40: | 14.00% |
| 40 to 60 | 11.00% | | 40 to 60: | 12.00% |
| Over 60 | 7.00% | | Over 60: | 11.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 39,043 | N/A |
| 2001 | 38,894 | -0.38% |
| 2002 | 38,828 | -0.17% |
| 2003 | 38,759 | -0.18% |
| 2004 | 38,800 | 0.11% |
| 2005 | 38,670 | -0.34% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $29,456 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 783 |
| 2003 | 1,003 |
| 2004 | 872 |
| 2005 | 824 |
| 2006 | 832 |
| 2007 | 820 |
| 2008 | 881 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Murder, Man-Slaughter |
- |
6 |
5 |
5 |
7 |
4 |
10 |
5 |
| Forcible Rape |
- |
3 |
9 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
4 |
| Robbery |
- |
90 |
99 |
89 |
109 |
95 |
100 |
117 |
| Aggravated Assault |
- |
217 |
277 |
241 |
206 |
226 |
196 |
204 |
Property Crimes
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | 7,193 |
| 2003 | 6,628 |
| 2004 | 6,507 |
| 2005 | 6,834 |
| 2006 | 6,174 |
| 2007 | 7,471 |
| 2008 | 7,662 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Offense |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| Burglary |
- |
664 |
608 |
658 |
594 |
633 |
755 |
746 |
| Larceny, Theft |
- |
2,048 |
1,823 |
1,747 |
1,956 |
1650 |
1921 |
1929 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft |
- |
191 |
146 |
139 |
144 |
152 |
167 |
194 |
| Arson |
- |
17 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
3
|
2
|
Location
| Elevation | 34 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 21 Square Miles |
