Burgaw, NC Demographics

A map of Burgaw's Population by Race

Burgaw, North Carolina had a population of 3,088 in 2020. It was 58.2% White, 28.9% Black, 0.5% Asian, 7.3% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Burgaw, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Burgaw is the 253rd most populous. 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's White Population

1,796 residents of Burgaw identify as White, or 58.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Burgaw roughly similar to the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Burgaw is ranked #505 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Burgaw is more White than neighboring Rocky Point (44.7% White), and Long Creek (43.7% White). Burgaw is less White than neighboring St. Helena (71% White), Watha (82.3% White), and Castle Hayne (76.4% White).

Burgaw's Black Population

891 residents of Burgaw identify as Black, or 28.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Burgaw slightly larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Burgaw is ranked #195 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Burgaw is more Black than neighboring St. Helena (14.4% Black), Watha (3.9% Black), Rocky Point (13.7% Black), and Castle Hayne (10.4% Black). Burgaw is less Black than neighboring Long Creek (45.1% Black).

Burgaw's Asian Population

16 residents of Burgaw identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Burgaw roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Burgaw is ranked #428 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Burgaw is more Asian than neighboring St. Helena (0% Asian), Watha (0% Asian), Rocky Point (0.2% Asian), Long Creek (0.4% Asian), and Castle Hayne (0.3% Asian).

Burgaw's Hispanic Population

226 residents of Burgaw identify as Hispanic, or 7.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Burgaw roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Burgaw is ranked #316 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Burgaw is more Hispanic than neighboring Long Creek (4.3% Hispanic). Burgaw is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Helena (7.4% Hispanic), Watha (11.6% Hispanic), Rocky Point (37.5% Hispanic), and Castle Hayne (7.6% Hispanic).

Burgaw's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Burgaw identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Burgaw roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Burgaw is ranked #321 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Burgaw is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Helena (0.2% Native American/Other), Watha (0% Native American/Other), and Rocky Point (0.5% Native American/Other). Burgaw is less Native American/Other than neighboring Long Creek (2.2% Native American/Other), and Castle Hayne (1.2% Native American/Other).

Burgaw's Multiracial Population

135 residents of Burgaw identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Burgaw roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Burgaw is ranked #209 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Burgaw is more Multiracial than neighboring Watha (2.2% Multiracial), Rocky Point (3.4% Multiracial), Long Creek (4.3% Multiracial), and Castle Hayne (4% Multiracial). Burgaw is less Multiracial than neighboring St. Helena (7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.