CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Broadway

North Carolina · 1,229 residents · 1.294 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Anderson Creek micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Broadway is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,923. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $151,100. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,229
+21%since 2000
from 1,015 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
950 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+7%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9051K1K2K2K1990201020202024Broadway
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,923
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,317
+16%since 2000
from $24,397 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade34.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−31.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+30%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Broadway on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(904)
Black8.5%(86)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.9%(233)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(941)
Black10%(123)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(122)
Asian1.1%(14)
Other3.4%(42)
Diversity Score50.6%(622)
Diversity Score
51
+121%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Broadway

Mexico Beach
Pop 1,275
Kenwood Estates
Pop 1,263
Crystal Springs
Pop 1,298
Royal Palm Estates
Pop 1,369
Places similar to Broadway
Head to head

Compare Broadway to nearby cities

BROADWAY VS
Sanford
Income$57,586−7%
Home value$245,400+62%
Population34,138+2374%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BROADWAY VS
Spout Springs
Income$92,402+49%
Home value$358,500+137%
Population11,242+715%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BROADWAY VS
Anderson Creek
Income$87,287+41%
Home value$282,200+87%
Population13,927+909%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BROADWAY VS
Holly Springs
Income$135,578+119%
Home value$535,800+255%
Population50,288+3544%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Broadway, North Carolina?

Broadway, North Carolina has about 1,229 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Broadway, North Carolina?

The typical household in Broadway, North Carolina earns about $61,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Broadway, North Carolina expensive?

In Broadway, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $151,100, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Broadway, North Carolina?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Broadway, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Broadway, North Carolina?

About 9.6% of people in Broadway, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Broadway, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Broadway, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 256 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
North Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Broadway with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →