Goldsboro Population 2026
Goldsboro has a population of 35,826, making it the #1274 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in North Carolina. It is about 246× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,826
Rank in United States
#1274
Coordinates
35.38°N, 77.99°W
~33 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
399 km
248 miles, straight line
Other big cities in North Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 911,311 | #15 |
| Raleigh | 482,295 | #39 |
| Greensboro | 285,342 | #71 |
| Durham | 257,636 | #83 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 | #90 |
| Fayetteville | 201,963 | #119 |
| Cary | 159,769 | #166 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 | #255 |
Cities near Goldsboro
- Wilson49,643 people · ~38 km away
- Kinston21,337 people · ~40 km away
- Clayton19,304 people · ~51 km away
- Greenville90,597 people · ~62 km away
- Rocky Mount55,806 people · ~64 km away
- Raleigh482,295 people · ~73 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Goldsboro?
Goldsboro has a population of 35,826 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1274 biggest city in United States.
What state is Goldsboro in?
Goldsboro is located in North Carolina, United States.
Is Goldsboro the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 399 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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