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Goldsboro, NC

Goldsboro, originally Goldsborough, is a city in and the county seat of Wayne County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 33,657 at the 2020 census. It is the principal city of and is included in the Goldsboro, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area. The nearby town of Waynesboro was founded in 1787, and Goldsboro was incorporated in 1847. It is the county seat of Wayne County.

The city is situated in North Carolina's Coastal Plain and is bordered on the south by the Neuse River and the west by the Little River, approximately 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Greenville, 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Raleigh, the state capital, and 75 miles (121 km) north of Wilmington in Southeastern North Carolina. Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is located in Goldsboro.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.8 square miles (64 km²), of which 24.8 square miles (64 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km²) (0.08%) is water.

The Neuse River defines the southern boundary of the city. Little River is a class WS-III river that provides the water source for Goldsboro. It runs through the west of the city and joins the Neuse River about 2 miles (3.2 km) south of US 70. Stoney Creek runs through the east of the city between downtown and the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. As of 1982, the Goldsboro waste-water treatment plant accounted for 59% of total effluent discharged into the Neuse between Clayton and Kinston.

The closest lakes to the city center are McArthur Lake, 3.3 miles (5.3 km) to the southwest, Cedar Lake, 4.6 miles (7.4 km) to the north, and Quaker Neck Lake, 4.7 miles (7.6 km) to the west. Quaker Neck Lake is an artificial lake that supplies cooling water to the H.F. Lee Energy Complex. The closest reservoirs are Cogdells Pond, 2.6 miles (4.2 km) to the northeast, and Wills Pond, 5.4 miles (8.7 km) to the west. Wills Pond is also known as Bear Creek W/S Lake Number Four. Wills Pond impounds Old Mill Branch, a tributary of Bear Creek that flows east and enters Bear Creek near its headwaters.

Around 1787, when Wayne County was formed, a town named Waynesborough grew around the county's courthouse. In 1787, William Whitfield III (son of William Whitfield II) and his son were appointed "Directors and Trustees" for designing and building the town. Located on the east bank of the Neuse River, the town became the county seat. Population growth in Waynesborough continued through the 1830s. However, this changed once the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad was completed in the early 1840s. By then, a hotel had been built at the intersection of the railroad and New Bern Road, which grew into a community after the train started to transport passengers from there.

Goldsboro places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with Wayne UNC Health Care at the forefront of providing comprehensive healthcare services to residents. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Wayne County Parks and Recreation offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include CrossFit, Elite Physique Fitness, and Gold's Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Goldsboro, such as the Reedy Branch Greenway and Old Waynesborough Park Yellow and Orange Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Goldsboro, NC are Wayne County Museum, Old Waynesborough Park, and Goldsboro Historic District.

Population: 33,469 (2023). ZIP Code: 27530. Area code: 919. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Area: 28.74 sq mi (74.45 km²).

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How is living in Goldsboro, NC?

Living in Goldsboro offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Goldsboro, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Goldsboro and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Goldsboro are above average.

Is Goldsboro, NC expensive?

Goldsboro is 13% less expensive than the national average and 5% less expensive to live in than the average city in North Carolina. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2-bedroom Apt. Food costs in Goldsboro are more affordable than average in the United States. Transportation costs in Goldsboro are more affordable than average in the United States.

What is the race population in Goldsboro, NC?

Goldsboro, NC is home to a population of 33.6k people, of which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 4.47% of Goldsboro, NC residents were born outside of the country (1.5k people). In 2022, there were 1.6 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (18.3k people) in Goldsboro, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.4k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.34k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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City of Goldsboro

Wayne UNC Health Care

Wayne County Parks and Recreation 

CrossFit 

Elite Physique Fitness 

Gold's Gym

Reedy Branch Greenway 

Old Waynesborough Park Yellow and Orange Trail

Wayne County Museum

Old Waynesborough Park

Goldsboro Historic District

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