Goldsboro is a city in North Carolina state in USA with a population of 34610 residents.. The poverty rate of Goldsboro is 24.3%, which is 74% higher than national average. The typical household in Goldsboro earns $37556 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 9 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 65.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Goldsboro are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 9 workers in Goldsboro is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Goldsboro, only 87% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Goldsboro remained 10.8%, which is 130% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Goldsboro, only 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 34% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Goldsboro is 88, which is 12% lower than national average. Median home value in Goldsboro is $134200 , which is 42% lower than national average. While median income in Goldsboro remained $37556, which is 44% lower than national average.