Bishop Rayford Hankins Memorial Park Community Splash Pad Development Plan
SECTION III: EXISTING CONDITIONS Demographic Profile
A review of the demographic information of residents of Burgaw has been evaluated to understand the characteristics of the community better and to identify future trends and projections that may influence recreation and park planning. Information concerning the age and gender of the population is an important factor in determining the need for recreation in the community. Statistics from the US Census Bureau and Town staff indicate that there will be a period of stable growth in Burgaw over the next few years. The table below contains the general demographic characteristics for full-time residents of Burgaw as ascertained by the 2022 American Community Survey
estimates. Category
Number
Percent
Sex Male
1,811
56.5%
Female
1,396
43.5%
Age Under 18 years
586
18.3%
18 to 64 years
1,950
60.8%
65 and over
671
20.9%
Race White
1,675
52.2%
Black
1,140
35.6%
American Indian and Alaskan
18
0.6%
Asian
4
0.1%
Hispanic
202
6.3%
Other
168
5.2%
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