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Brogden, NC
Census-designated place in Wayne County, North Carolina.
Population
2,733
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,233
ZIP codes
0
Brogden and its ZIP codes
Brogden at a glance
- Brogden is about 5.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,074, 42% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,400 (67% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,013 a month.
Local data for Brogden, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brogden, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,074
Poverty rate
31.1%
Median home value
$96,400
Median rent
$1,013/mo
Homeownership
68.4%
Bachelor's or higher
4.5%
Median age
30.5
Average commute
27.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (345), Salvadoran Americans (216), Guatemalan Americans (207).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Brogden.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,216
41,053 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,955
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$894M
FY 2026, $7,620 per person
How people get to work
Brogden, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.5%
- Carpooled30.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brogden, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
492
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
848
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
52.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brogden, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.9%
U.S. 33.3% +13.6 pts
Diabetes
21.6%
U.S. 12.1% +9.5 pts
Smoking
22.2%
U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.2%
U.S. 11.1% +10.1 pts
Cities near Brogden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DudleyCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.8 |
| Mar-MacCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 4.5 |
| ElroyCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 6.5 |
| GoldsboroCity | 6 mi | 28.6 |
| Mount OliveTown | 7.4 mi | 2.7 |
| Walnut CreekVillage | 8.6 mi | 2.1 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2.5 |
| CalypsoTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| Seven SpringsTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| La GrangeTown | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| PrincetonTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| PikevilleTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| FaisonTown | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| FremontTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| BowdensCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| EurekaTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brogden, NC in?
- Brogden is in Wayne County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Brogden, NC?
- About 2,733 people live in Brogden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brogden?
- Nearby places include Dudley (2.5 mi), Mar-Mac (3 mi), Elroy (5.9 mi), Goldsboro (6 mi), Mount Olive (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023