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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Burgaw

North Carolina · 3,337 residents · 4.739 sq mi
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Burgaw has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,819. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $87,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,337
+85%since 1990
from 1,807 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
704 / sq mi
+85%since 1990
from 381 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.4
−8%since 1990
from 40.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Burgaw
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,819
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,096 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,831
+19%since 1990
from $11,633 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
19.3%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,900
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$442
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $326 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−15.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
42.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+11%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(1,146)
Black35.4%(640)
Hispanic / Latino1%(18)
Asian0.7%(12)
Diversity Score60.3%(1,090)
2000
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(1,650)
Black44.4%(1,482)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(150)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score67.8%(2,261)
Diversity Score
68
+12%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.8%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−17%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burgaw, North Carolina?

Burgaw, North Carolina has about 3,337 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Burgaw, North Carolina earns about $28,819 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burgaw, North Carolina expensive?

In Burgaw, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $87,900, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Burgaw, North Carolina?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Burgaw, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burgaw, North Carolina?

About 19.3% of people in Burgaw, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burgaw, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Burgaw, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,530 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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

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