Census ACS · #356 MSA
Goldsboro Metro Area
The Goldsboro, Nc Metropolitan Statistical Area has 117,606 residents. The median household income is $58,082 and the median home value is $162,700.
117,606
Population
212
People / sq mi
$58,082
Median Income
$162,700
Median Home Value
The Goldsboro CBSA covers 554 sq mi of land at 212.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.0% |
| Black or African American | 30.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
Economy & Income
$58,082
Median Household Income
$31,216
Per Capita Income
12.2%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Goldsboro metro's price level is 88.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 11.5% lower the US average. The local median income of $58,082 has the buying power of $65,658 in average-priced US metros.
88.5
Price Level (US = 100)
$65,658
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$58,082
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$162,700
Median Home Value
$932
Median Rent
61.5%
Homeownership
Education
86.4%
High School+
21.3%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
4.0%
Work From Home
22.9 min
Avg Commute
26.9%
Foreign Born
Goldsboro spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Goldsboro, Nc Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 117,606 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #356 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Goldsboro metro area is $58,082, with a per capita income of $31,216.
The Goldsboro, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.
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Data for the Goldsboro, Nc CBSA (24140) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Goldsboro: 61.5% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 117,606 residents, Goldsboro is a metro area in NC.
The typical household earns $58,082, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.2% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $162,700, with typical rent around $932.
Roughly 21.3% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.