Pender County, North Carolina

Total Population: 63,475

County Seat: Burgaw

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Median Home Value

$267,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$76,838

Across all households

Median Age

41.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

29.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)73.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)12.4%
Hispanic or Latino8.5%
Two or More Races3.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.5%

65 Years and Over

18.0%

Male

50.6%

Female

49.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.9%

No Health Insurance

9.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

29.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$76,838

Mean Household Income

$97,152

Per Capita Income

$38,296

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.1%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$267,100

Median Rent

$1,072/mo

Total Housing Units

31,007

Owner-Occupied

81.8%

Renter-Occupied

18.2%

Vacancy Rate

22.1%

Married Couple Households

52.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.6%

Average Household Size

2.58

Broadband Internet Access

88.0%

Housing Built Since 2010

20.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 37141.