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Tarboro, NC

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Population
10,979
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
44 ft
Median Home Value
$185,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$843/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,796
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in North CarolinaPopulation rankingHighest population places in North CarolinaNearest larger communityRocky Mount, North Carolina15 miles away · 55,120 residents.

About Tarboro

Tarboro is a town and the county seat of Edgecombe County, North Carolina, situated in the state's coastal plain region. Located in a bend of the Tar River across from Princeville, the historic community of approximately 10,770 is home to the headquarters of World Cat Boats. Public education is served by the Edgecombe County Public Schools system.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.8ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.3rating

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