Welcome to Goldsboro ...
The town of Goldsboro is located in Caroline County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Goldsboro, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Goldsboro has a population of 233 people<2> (see below for details).
Goldsboro is 50 feet [15 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Goldsboro lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Codes for Goldsboro: (410), (443)<4> and (667)
The ZIP code for Goldsboro: 21636<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Goldsboro had an population of 233 people. This is a decrease of 5.28% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 7.87% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Goldsboro had a population of 246 people. This makes Goldsboro the county's 6th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 246 people, the population of Goldsboro increased 13.89% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 216 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Goldsboro.
Communities Also Named Goldsboro ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 6 communities that are also named Goldsboro - they are located in Delaware, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Goldsboro.
Communities near Goldsboro ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Goldsboro.
- Dover
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dover
- Dover is located in Kent County (DE)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 38,199 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dover <6>
- Chestertown
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestertown
- Chestertown is located in Kent County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,001 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chestertown <6>
- Centreville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Centreville have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Centreville
- Centreville is located in Queen Anne's County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,949 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Centreville <6>
- Denton
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Denton have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denton
- Denton is located in Caroline County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,538 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Denton <6>
- Harrington
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrington
- Harrington is located in Kent County (DE)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,663 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harrington <6>
- Camden
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camden
- Camden is located in Kent County (DE)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,640 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Camden <6>
- Clayton
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayton
- Clayton is located in Kent County (DE)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,630 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clayton <6>
- Greensboro
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greensboro
- Greensboro is located in Caroline County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,878 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greensboro <6>
- Cheswold
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cheswold have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cheswold
- Cheswold is located in Kent County (DE)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,759 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cheswold <6>
- Wyoming
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyoming
- Wyoming is located in Kent County (DE)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,657 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wyoming <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Goldsboro. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Goldsboro.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Goldsboro. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Goldsboro.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Goldsboro. See our Newspapers Page for Goldsboro.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Goldsboro ...
Looking for more information about Goldsboro? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Goldsboro, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Goldsboro.
Adding Goldsboro to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Goldsboro in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Goldsboro was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Goldsboro on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Maryland (1911).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Goldsboro.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Goldsboro. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Caroline County: www.carolinemd.org/
The official website for State of Maryland: www.maryland.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Maryland's counties, including Caroline, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Goldsboro. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Goldsboro - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | Of the area codes for Goldsboro, area code (443, 667) is an overlay. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Goldsboro). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Goldsboro or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |