Burgaw, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Pender County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,249
Population
685/sq mi density
$65,514
Median Income
$25,008 per capita
$207,400
Home Value
$287,564 Zillow
$1,020
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
198
Violent Crime/100K
1,417 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$65,514 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$207,400 home value, $1,020/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
3,249
Census 2023
Population Density
685
per square mile
Land Area
2.1
square miles (5.5 km²)
Median Age
45.1 yrs
16% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 29.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 9.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
55.6%
Black
29.6%
Hispanic
9.8%
Asian
1.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.3%
Spanish
6.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.9%
Veterans
5.2%
13% below US avg (6%)
Disability
23.5%
81% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
86.8%
5% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
13.2%
53% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.436
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 3,249 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 685 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 45.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 54.1% |
| Female | 45.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 55.6% |
| Black or African American | 29.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.8% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
Language
| English Only | 92.3% |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.9% |
| Veterans | 5.2% |
| Disability | 23.5% |
| Health Insurance | 86.8% |
| Uninsured | 13.2% |
| Broadband Access | 96.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.436 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 2, Metro / 250K-1M |