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Burgaw

County:
Pender County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.739

Burgaw is a town located in Pender County, North Carolina. Burgaw has a 2026 population of 3,868. It is also the county seat of Pender County. Burgaw is currently growing at a rate of 0.57% annually and its population has increased by 3.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,738 in 2020.

The median household income in Burgaw is $67,853 with a poverty rate of 19.68%. The median age in Burgaw is 44.8 years: 45 years for males, and 44.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 143.8 males.

3.9K
Total Population
816
Density (mi²)
22 0.57%
Growth

Burgaw Population

Burgaw Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,868220.57%
20253,846210.55%
20243,825110.29%
20233,814-153-3.86%
20223,967822.11%
20213,8851473.93%
20203,738-11-0.29%
20194,162431.04%
20184,119340.83%
20174,085431.06%
20164,04250.12%
20154,037451.13%
20143,992270.68%
20133,965491.25%
20123,916180.46%
20113,898260.67%
20103,86390.23%
20003,33700%

Median Age

Overall: 44.8 years
Female: 44.7 years
Male: 45 years

Burgaw Adults

There are 3,102 adults, (756 of whom are seniors) in Burgaw.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,579 (41%)
Male: 2,271 (59%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Burgaw includes 54.65% White, 30.55% Black or African American, 6.16% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,10454.65%
Black or African American1,17630.55%
Two or more races2496.47%
Other race2376.16%
Asian832.16%
Native American10.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race2225.77%
Asian832.16%
Two or more races751.95%
White591.53%
Native American10.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,04553.12%
Black or African American1,17630.55%
Two or more races1744.52%
Other race150.39%

Burgaw Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Burgaw 's average per capita income is $35,417. Household income levels show a median of $67,853. The poverty rate stands at 19.68%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$96,944-
Families$84,063$90,559
Households$67,853$76,993
Non Families$44,833$45,106

$35,417

Average Income

$67,853

Median Household Income

19.68%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)