Boardman, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 210, Boardman's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Boardman is a small community located in North Carolina, within Columbus County. The total population is 210. It ranks as the 697th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Boardman is 42.8 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 7.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Boardman is $59,750. This is 17% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Boardman, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Boardman is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 30.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (30.9% vs 20.0%).

Education

4.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 89% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Boardman, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.