Garysburg, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 572, Garysburg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Garysburg is a small community located in North Carolina, within Northampton County. The total population is 572. It ranks as the 561st most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Garysburg is 55.6 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 9.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Garysburg is $41,333. This is 43% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.2%. This is 48% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.3%. This is 55% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $107,600. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Garysburg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Garysburg has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 94.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (94.6% vs 20.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 11.3%.

Education

31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% 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 77.8%. Notably, 19.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Garysburg, 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.