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Brogden

North Carolina · 2,633 residents · 2.216 sq mi
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Brogden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,432. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% 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
2,633
−9%since 2000
from 2,907 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,188 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,312 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.4
+7%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Brogden
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,432
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,864
+10%since 2000
from $15,293 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,800
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.8%(1,011)
Black56.6%(1,644)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(194)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.5%(1,961)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.1%(793)
Black53.6%(1,411)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(364)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other2.4%(65)
Diversity Score75.9%(2,000)
Diversity Score
76
+13%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% 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
6.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.3%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brogden, North Carolina?

Brogden, North Carolina has about 2,633 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brogden, North Carolina earns about $39,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brogden, North Carolina expensive?

In Brogden, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $75,800, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Brogden, North Carolina?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Brogden, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brogden, North Carolina?

About 15.7% of people in Brogden, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brogden, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Brogden, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 619 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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