Biscoe is a town located in Montgomery County North Carolina. Biscoe has a 2024 population of 1,853. Biscoe is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 0.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,848 in 2020.
The average household income in Biscoe is $52,146 with a poverty rate of 40.62%. The median age in Biscoe is 25.1 years: 32.6 years for males, and 22.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Biscoe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 963 | 37.11% |
| Black or African American | 549 | 21.16% |
| Two or more races | 490 | 18.88% |
| Other race | 397 | 15.3% |
| Native American | 178 | 6.86% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 743 | 3.38 | 46.8 | 53.2 |
| Married | 269 | 3.72 | 77 | 23 |
| Female | 240 | 4.68 | 10 | 90 |
| Non Family | 217 | 1.36 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Male | 17 | 5.65 | 0 | 100 |
3.81
Average Family Size
3.38
Average Household Size
46.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 181 | 13.93% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 2.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33 | 2.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 141 | 10.85% |
| High School Graduate | 485 | 37.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 134 | 10.32% |
| Some College | 288 | 22.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 486 | 356 | 54 |
| Hispanic | 445 | 283 | 16 |
| Black | 342 | 319 | 96 |
| 2+ Races | 207 | 137 | 8 |
| Other Race | 117 | 56 | 0 |
| Native American | 85 | 54 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 28.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,678 | $0 | $68,774 |
| High School Graduate | $36,809 | $48,194 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,234 | $25,743 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,841 | $35,085 | $28,250 |
| Some College | $34,716 | $35,139 | $34,292 |
$32,841
Average Earnings
$35,085
Average Male
$28,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.49% of Biscoe residents speak only English, while 38.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,021 | 476 | 46.62% |
| Other | 397 | 302 | 76.07% |
| White | 781 | 276 | 35.34% |
| Multiple | 482 | 227 | 47.1% |
| Black | 523 | 159 | 30.4% |
40.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.25%
Male Poverty Rate
49.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Biscoe is Other, with 76.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Biscoe is Black, with 30.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 23.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.24%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70.24% |
| High School | 22.37% |
| Some College | 12.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 40.49% |
| Male Employed | 20.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,125 | $43,156 |
| Households | $44,814 | $52,146 |
| Married Families | $45,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,264 | $50,966 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.0%
Male Marriage Rate
31.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
52
Number of Veterans
48
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 28 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 6.9% |
| Black | 9 | 1.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.82%
Born in Biscoe
82.97%
Native Born
17.03%
Foreign Born
14.26%
Non Citizen
2.77%
Naturalized
82.97% of Biscoe residents were born in the United States, with 67.82% having been born in North Carolina. 14.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,859 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2028 | 1,858 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2027 | 1,857 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2026 | 1,855 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2025 | 1,854 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2024 | 1,853 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 1,852 | 18 | 0.98% |
| 2022 | 1,834 | -10 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 1,844 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2020 | 1,848 | 143 | 8.39% |
| 2019 | 1,705 | 4 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 1,701 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 1,705 | -4 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 1,709 | -11 | -0.64% |
| 2015 | 1,720 | 10 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 1,710 | -14 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 1,724 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 1,722 | -11 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 1,733 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 1,734 | 0 | 0% |