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 town in and the county seat of Pender County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 3,088 at the 2020 census.
Burgaw is part of the Wilmington, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
The town most likely derives its name from nearby Burgaw Creek.
The Bannerman House, Burgaw Depot, Burgaw Historic District, and Pender County Courthouse are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km2), of which 3.4 square miles (8.9 km2) is land and 0.29% is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,796 | 58.16% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 891 | 28.85% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.52% |
| Other/Mixed | 148 | 4.79% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 226 | 7.32% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,088 people, 1,249 households, and 682 families residing in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Burgaw para niños
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