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Burgaw, NC


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Burgaw, North Carolina

Burgaw, North Carolina, in Pender county, is 22 miles N of Wilmington, North Carolina (center to center) and 93 miles SE of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town has a population of 3,337.

The People and Families of Burgaw

In Burgaw, about 30% of adults are married. Burgaw has its share of unmarried adults.

Approximately 49% of Burgaw is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Burgaw.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Burgaw had a median family income of $36,813.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Burgaw residents, with $500. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Burgaw Housing

In Burgaw, 59% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Burgaw, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Burgaw strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBurgaw Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Burgaw, NC

Comparing Burgaw to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Men78
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home57
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Affordability of Rents57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime48
Low Violent Crime24
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