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Waco, TX vs Tarboro, NC

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- Tarboro is 0% more densely populated than Waco.
- People are 3.8% more likely to be married in Tarboro.
- The Median Age is 18.9 years older in Tarboro.
 Waco, TXTarboro, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,733329,725,481
 Female Population51.7%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.3%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4838.4
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 Population - 2010125,360  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock11,138285,036,114
 Population - 1990103,590  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-5.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now36.5%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock928.593.4
 Land Area89.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Waco, TXTarboro, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.2%3.9%
 Age 18 to 209.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.0%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.9%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock9.5%12.9%
 Age 45 to 549.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock7.0%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock14.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.7%1.9%
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 Race
 Waco, TXTarboro, NCUnited States
 White44.1%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock51.3%12.2%
 Asian2.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.0%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock6.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Waco, TXTarboro, NCUnited States
 Married Population38.1%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock37.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.4%50.2%
 Never Married45.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock11.5%10.8%
 Widowed5.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.192.60
 Households50,990  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,92980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children28.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock43.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households21,964  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock33.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.4%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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Reviews for Tarboro    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Tarboro is a small town, but big on hospitality. The people are very friendly and helpful. I moved here almost 4 yrs ago and neighbors welcomed me to the neighborhood  More

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There is nothing here. Nothing for kids to do, nothing for adults to do. The schools are terrible. Your kids will not have a chance in life if they go to Tarboro city  More

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Over 17 years ago

Tarboro is a small town and honestly there is nothing to do here. I have lived here for 4 yrs (my family have lived here much longer, and you have to drive 16-20 miles  More

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