Broadway is a town located in Lee County North Carolina. Broadway has a 2024 population of 1,366. Broadway is currently growing at a rate of 1.56% annually and its population has increased by 6.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,280 in 2020.
The average household income in Broadway is $104,015 with a poverty rate of 19.83%. The median age in Broadway is 48.1 years: 52.2 years for males, and 41.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Broadway was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,230 | 86.07% |
| Black or African American | 98 | 6.86% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 5.53% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 646 | 2.2 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Married | 303 | 2.77 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Non Family | 224 | 1.2 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Female | 107 | 2.56 | 33.6 | 66.4 |
| Male | 12 | 3.5 | 100 | 0 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
78.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 6.46% |
| Associates Degree | 183 | 17.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 187 | 18.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 9.45% |
| High School Graduate | 318 | 30.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 1.74% |
| Some College | 166 | 16.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 910 | 830 | 264 |
| Black | 67 | 67 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 58 | 53 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 10 | 2 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,886 | $37,500 | $46,061 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,813 | $0 | $83,750 |
| High School Graduate | $20,403 | $0 | $20,323 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $230,798 | $230,798 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,133 | $56,429 | $38,950 |
| Some College | $40,694 | $60,625 | $34,583 |
$45,133
Average Earnings
$56,429
Average Male
$38,950
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.65% of Broadway residents speak only English, while 4.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,175 | 207 | 17.62% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 53 | 48.18% |
| Black | 98 | 39 | 39.8% |
| Multiple | 67 | 2 | 2.99% |
19.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.19%
Male Poverty Rate
26.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Broadway is Hispanic, with 48.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Broadway is Multiple, with 2.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 42.14% |
| Some College | 8.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 19.75% |
| Male Employed | 4.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $97,500 | $133,996 |
| Households | $62,679 | $104,015 |
| Married Families | $120,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,375 | $47,048 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
106
Number of Veterans
93
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 9.24% |
| Other Race | 10 | 71.43% |
| Black | 5 | 6.33% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.76%
Born in Broadway
99.16%
Native Born
0.84%
Foreign Born
0.63%
Non Citizen
0.21%
Naturalized
99.16% of Broadway residents were born in the United States, with 66.76% having been born in North Carolina. 0.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,475 | 22 | 1.51% |
| 2028 | 1,453 | 22 | 1.54% |
| 2027 | 1,431 | 21 | 1.49% |
| 2026 | 1,410 | 22 | 1.59% |
| 2025 | 1,388 | 22 | 1.61% |
| 2024 | 1,366 | 21 | 1.56% |
| 2023 | 1,345 | 24 | 1.82% |
| 2022 | 1,321 | 32 | 2.48% |
| 2021 | 1,289 | 9 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 1,280 | -6 | -0.47% |
| 2019 | 1,286 | 13 | 1.02% |
| 2018 | 1,273 | 17 | 1.35% |
| 2017 | 1,256 | 15 | 1.21% |
| 2016 | 1,241 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 1,240 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 1,239 | -6 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 1,245 | 8 | 0.65% |
| 2012 | 1,237 | 17 | 1.39% |
| 2011 | 1,220 | 14 | 1.16% |
| 2010 | 1,206 | 0 | 0% |