Town · North Carolina
Biscoe, North Carolina
Biscoe, town, in Montgomery County, North Carolina. Biscoe had 1,887 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,848 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,116 (±524). GEOID 3706000.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,887
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,848 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,116 ±524
Median household income
$45,190
±$10,473 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$128,700
±$34,833 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$625
±$211 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Biscoe and what county is it in?
Biscoe is a town in Montgomery County, North Carolina. It covers 2.9 square miles of land, 635 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Biscoe, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,887 people lived in Biscoe on July 1, 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 1,848 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,116 (±524).
| Measure | Biscoe | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,116 ±524 | 26,007 | no clear change |
| Households | 847 ±230 | 10,643 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.42 ±0.39 | 2.37 | −1.30 |
| Housing units | 961 ±223 | 14,998 | no clear change |
Biscoe's population since 2000
From 1,700 in 2000 to 1,887 in 2025: up 11.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Biscoe as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Biscoe?
The median resident of Biscoe is 31.2 years old; 28.4% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 32.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 31.9%. 14.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Biscoe | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.2 ±5.7 | 44.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.4% ±5.8 pts | 20.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0% ±7.3 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Male | 47.6% ±6.6 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 32.1% ±14.1 pts | 15.8% | −22.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 31.9% ±8.8 pts | 62.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 30.2% ±10.9 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±3.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 14.0% ±6.8 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 30.2% ±13.5 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8% ±2.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 17.7% ±8.0 pts | 19.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.1% ±6.8 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.9% ±7.0 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 9.4% ±4.8 pts | 19.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8% ±4.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.8% ±2.5 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Biscoe earn?
Half of Biscoe's 847 households earn less than $45,190 a year (±$10,473), against $57,766 in Montgomery County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $51,566 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 34.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Biscoe | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,190 ±$10,473 | $57,766 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $47,481 ±$5,866 | $78,269 | – |
| Per capita income | $18,003 ±$3,615 | $31,156 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 34.9% ±14.1 pts | 15.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 46.1% ±22.3 pts | 20.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 45.1% ±12.0 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.7% ±8.8 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.8% ±12.2 pts | 82.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Biscoe?
Owners occupy 55.5% of Biscoe's occupied homes and renters 44.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $128,700 by its owner (±$34,833). The median renter pays $625 a month including utilities, and 48.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Biscoe | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $128,700 ±$34,833 | $161,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $625 ±$211 | $766 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.4% ±22.3 pts | 34.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,434 ±$461 | $1,383 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.5% ±12.2 pts | 75.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.5% ±12.2 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Housing units | 961 ±223 | 14,998 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±3.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.2% ±9.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.4% ±11.7 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 28.1% ±12.3 pts | 29.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.2% ±7.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.6% ±7.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.1% ±6.5 pts | 4.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Biscoe work and get to work?
81.0% of Biscoe's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.7 minutes.
| Measure | Biscoe | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.9% ±8.1 pts | 53.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±2.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.0% ±12.8 pts | 84.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.4% ±11.9 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±2.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.7 min ±4.6 | 27.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Biscoe?
No census tract lies mostly in Biscoe; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601.02Montgomery County | 5,551 | $45,982 |
| Tract 9601.01Montgomery County | 1,300 | $51,813 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Biscoe) · Census block assignment files
How does Biscoe compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Biscoe is the 7,889th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 259th-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Biscoe ranks 353rd of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 259th | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 221st | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 310th | 443 |
| Median household income | 353rd | 434 |
| Per capita income | 431st | 443 |
| Median home value | 398th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 374th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 21st | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 406th | 421 |
| Median age | 412th | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 323rd | 443 |
| Travel time to work | 364th | 439 |
Biscoe's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Biscoe with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Biscoe?
17 of the 57 figures for Biscoe on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Biscoe are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Biscoe.