Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Burgaw, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,850

Median Agei

44.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

53.1%2,045

Black

30.5%1,176

Hispanic/Latino

11.4%440

Two or More

4.5%174

Other

0.4%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.2%261

High School Diploma

23%654

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%97

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%393

Associate's Degree

14.7%419

Bachelor's Degree

10.4%295

Master's Degree

3.9%111

Professional Degree

1.9%54

Doctorate

0.7%20

HS or Higher

81%

BA or Higher

16.9%

Graduate+

6.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$242,200

Median Renti

$943

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.5%812

Renter-Occupied

32.5%391

Total Units

1,311

Homeownership

67.5%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.3%67

$50K–$100K

5.8%47

$100K–$150K

9.6%78

$150K–$200K

15.6%127

$200K–$300K

21.6%175

$300K–$500K

34.6%281

$500K–$1M

4.6%37

Rent Distribution

Under $500

123

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

168

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

2.7%36

2010–2019

15%196

2000–2009

19.8%260

1990–1999

9.9%130

1980–1989

9.6%126

1970–1979

10.5%138

1960–1969

6.9%90

1950–1959

5.3%70

1940–1949

5%66

1939 or earlier

15.2%199

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.4%1,087

Fuel Oil

2.8%34

Utility Gas

2.7%32

Wood

2.1%25

Coal

1.7%21

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,853

Mean Household Incomei

$76,993

Per Capita Incomei

$24,411

Poverty Ratei

14.8%

Unemploymenti

8.5%

Labor Forcei

1,305

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.3%88

$10K–$15K

9.3%112

$15K–$20K

2.3%28

$20K–$25K

5%60

$25K–$30K

1.3%16

$30K–$35K

2%24

$35K–$40K

1.4%17

$40K–$45K

2%24

$45K–$50K

2.9%35

$50K–$60K

11.2%135

$60K–$75K

8.9%107

$75K–$100K

15.3%184

$100K–$125K

18.2%219

$125K–$150K

2.4%29

$150K–$200K

4.7%56

$200K+

5.7%69

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

197

Residentsi

328

Avg. Tenant Renti

$406/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

40 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers123 homes61% occupied$425/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 874 homes90% occupied$374/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $67,853/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

79.6%

Very low income$20K–$34K/yr

16.7%

Low income$34K–$54K/yr

3.7%

Who Receives This Housing

86.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

74% of subsidized households are minority

20.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

23.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1032.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,169

Avg. Commutei

26.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,194

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

130(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.5%Insured

9.5%Uninsured

Burgaw, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026