Burgaw, NC Demographics

A map of Burgaw's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,045	1,796	53.1%	58.2%
Black	1,176	891	30.5%	28.9%
Hispanic	440	226	11.4%	7.3%
Multiracial	174	135	4.5%	4.4%
Native American/Other	15	24	0.4%	0.8%
Asian	0	16	0.0%	0.5%

Burgaw, North Carolina has an estimated population of 3,850, a large increase from the 3,088 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.1% White, 30.5% Black, 11.4% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Burgaw, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Burgaw has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Burgaw, that probability was 57.1% in 2020 and 60.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Burgaw is ranked the 214th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Burgaw was ranked the 253rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Burgaw's White Population

2,045 residents of Burgaw, or 53.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Burgaw is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Burgaw ranks 506th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burgaw's White population has grown by an estimated 13.9%. White residents' share of Burgaw's population has decreased from 58.2% to 53.1%.

Burgaw is less White than neighboring St. Helena (70.6% White), Watha (90.8% White), Rocky Point (54.7% White), Long Creek (94.7% White), and Castle Hayne (68.1% White).

Burgaw's Black Population

1,176 residents of Burgaw, or 30.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Burgaw is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Burgaw ranks 196th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burgaw's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.0%. Black residents' share of Burgaw's population has increased from 28.9% to 30.5%.

Burgaw is more Black than neighboring St. Helena (16.7% Black), Watha (0% Black), Rocky Point (16% Black), Long Creek (5.3% Black), and Castle Hayne (7.1% Black).

Burgaw's Asian Population

0 residents of Burgaw, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Burgaw is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Burgaw ranks 446th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burgaw's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Burgaw's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Burgaw is less Asian than neighboring St. Helena (2.6% Asian).

Burgaw's Hispanic Population

440 residents of Burgaw, or 11.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Burgaw is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Burgaw ranks 318th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burgaw's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 94.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Burgaw's population has increased from 7.3% to 11.4%.

Burgaw is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Helena (0.4% Hispanic), Watha (1.5% Hispanic), and Long Creek (0% Hispanic). Burgaw is less Hispanic than neighboring Rocky Point (18.9% Hispanic), and Castle Hayne (24.7% Hispanic).

Burgaw's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Burgaw, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Burgaw is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Burgaw ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burgaw's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Burgaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Burgaw is more Native American/Other than neighboring Long Creek (0% Native American/Other), and Castle Hayne (0% Native American/Other). Burgaw is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Helena (2.2% Native American/Other), and Rocky Point (5% Native American/Other).

Burgaw's Multiracial Population

174 residents of Burgaw, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Burgaw is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Burgaw ranks 219th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Burgaw's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Burgaw's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Burgaw is more Multiracial than neighboring Long Creek (0% Multiracial), and Castle Hayne (0% Multiracial). Burgaw is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Helena (7.5% Multiracial), Watha (7.4% Multiracial), and Rocky Point (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.