Biscoe, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Biscoe is a small community located in North Carolina, within Montgomery County. The total population is 2,116. It ranks as the 332nd most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Biscoe is 31.2 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 28.4% of the population under 18, Biscoe has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Biscoe is $45,190. This is 38% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 44% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.9%. This is 168% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $128,700. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Biscoe is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 55.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Biscoe is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (30.1% vs 20.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (32.1% vs 11.3%). The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

9.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 74% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Biscoe, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.