Broadway town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Broadway town, North Carolina Demographics
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As of 2026, Broadway town, North Carolina has a total population of 1,429, the 394th largest city in North Carolina, with a median household income of $62,679, which is 10% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 19.8%.

Broadway town Quick Facts

Population 1,429

Median Household Income $62,679

Median Home Value $236,100

Poverty Rate 19.8%

Unemployment Rate 2.8%

Median Age 48.1 years

Homeownership Rate 78.8%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.5%

High School Graduation Rate 91.8%

Diversity Index 31/100

Population 1,429 394th of 774

Median Income $62,679 average

Poverty Rate 19.8% 59% higher national

Median Home Value $236,100 above average

How Broadway town Compares

Median Household Income

Broadway town

$62,679

$69,904

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Broadway town

$236,100

$259,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.5%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 21.8%

$100K+ 33.4%

Employment

2.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8% | National: 5.2%

59.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.8%

Renter 21.2%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.8%

18-34

12.1%

35-54

21.7%

55-74

34.8%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 57 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Broadway town Rankings in North Carolina

#394 Population of 774

#313 Median Income of 774

#266 Education of 774

#237 Home Value of 774

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Cities Similar to Broadway town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Buxton CDP	1,451	$67,054	$385,400	25.9%	7.8%
Saxapahaw CDP	1,501	$63,281	$179,300	21.9%	6.9%
Millers Creek CDP	1,469	$59,239	$191,700	9.1%	7.0%
Gorman CDP	1,447	$56,094	$248,000	18.3%	18.5%
Rutherford College town	1,327	$63,000	$196,600	28.3%	10.9%

Population Overview

Broadway town is a small community located in North Carolina. The total population is 1,429. It ranks as the 394th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Broadway town is 48.1 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Broadway town is $62,679. This is 10% lower than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.8%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $236,100. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $259,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Broadway town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.7%. The Black or African American population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 20.3%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.1%.

Education

27.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Broadway town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Broadway town, North Carolina?

Broadway town, North Carolina has a population of 1,429 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Broadway town, NC?

The median household income in Broadway town is $62,679, which is 20% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Broadway town, NC?

The poverty rate in Broadway town is 19.8%. This means approximately 281 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Broadway town, North Carolina?

Broadway town's population is 82.2% White, 5.0% Black, 7.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Broadway town, NC?

The median home value in Broadway town is $236,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

How educated is Broadway town, North Carolina?

27.5% of adults (25+) in Broadway town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.