Burgaw, North Carolina facts for kids
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Burgaw, North Carolina
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South Wright Street
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"Good Town Year Round"
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Location of Burgaw, North Carolina
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| Country | United States | |
| State | North Carolina | |
| County | Pender | |
| Settled | 1850 | |
| Incorporated | 1879 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.75 sq mi (12.30 km2) | |
| • Land | 4.74 sq mi (12.27 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) | |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,088 | |
| • Density | 651.61/sq mi (251.58/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
28425
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| Area codes | 910, 472 | |
| FIPS code | 37-08960 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405345 | |
Burgaw is a small town located in North Carolina, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, for Pender County. In 2020, about 3,088 people lived in Burgaw. This town is also part of the larger Wilmington area.
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History of Burgaw
Burgaw likely got its name from a nearby stream called Burgaw Creek. The town was first settled around 1850. It officially became a town in 1879.
Historic Buildings in Burgaw
Several important buildings in Burgaw are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special places that are protected because of their history. These include the Bannerman House, the Burgaw Depot (which was a train station), the Pender County Courthouse, and the overall Burgaw Historic District.
Geography of Burgaw
Burgaw is located in Pender County, North Carolina. The town covers a total area of about 3.5 square miles (9.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.
Population and People
The number of people living in Burgaw has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 184 | — | |
| 1890 | 366 | 98.9% | |
| 1900 | 387 | 5.7% | |
| 1910 | 956 | 147.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,040 | 8.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,209 | 16.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,476 | 22.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,613 | 9.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,750 | 8.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,744 | −0.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,738 | −0.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,807 | 4.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,337 | 84.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,872 | 16.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,088 | −20.2% | |
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Who Lives in Burgaw?
In 2020, there were 3,088 people living in Burgaw. These people made up 1,249 households, with 682 of them being families. Most residents were White (58.16%) or Black or African American (28.85%). Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of mixed races. About 7.32% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
