Burgaw Population

1880–2026

3,933

2026 projection

27.4% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Burgaw. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,933+300.77%
20253,903+461.19%
20243,857+621.63%
20233,795-1704.29%
20223,965+822.11%
20213,883+79525.74%
20203,088-1223.80%
20193,210-601.83%
20183,270-682.04%
20173,338-601.77%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Burgaw is growing faster than the U.S., and slower than Pender County and North Carolina.

  • Pender County+19.0%
  • North Carolina+7.2%
  • Burgaw+4.5%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Burgaw Demographics

44.8median age

Median age

Female44.7 yrs
Male45 yrs

Adults

3,102
756 seniors (65+) · 24% of adults2,346 other adults

Sex

Female 41% · 1,579Male 59% · 2,271

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 39 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Burgaw Income

$67,853median household income

Median household income

$67,853

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$35,417

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

19.7%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Burgaw Marital Status

34% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married34%33%35%
Never married38%41%33%
Divorced16%19%12%
Widowed9%4%14%
Separated4%2%6%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201