Brunswick is a town located in Columbus County North Carolina. Brunswick has a 2024 population of 1,102. Brunswick is currently growing at a rate of 2.99% annually and its population has increased by 13.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 973 in 2020.
The average household income in Brunswick is $37,930 with a poverty rate of 57.66%. The median age in Brunswick is 38.8 years: 39.6 years for males, and 33.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Brunswick was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 647 | 65.95% |
| White | 228 | 23.24% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 7.24% |
| Native American | 27 | 2.75% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.82% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 131 | 2.54 | 45 | 55 |
| Non Family | 65 | 1.08 | 47.7 | 52.3 |
| Female | 49 | 4.02 | 24.5 | 75.5 |
| Married | 16 | 3.69 | 93.8 | 6.3 |
| Male | 1 | 7 | 100 | 0 |
3.79
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
45.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 138 | 16.71% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 2.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22 | 2.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 2.18% |
| High School Graduate | 379 | 45.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 4% |
| Some College | 213 | 25.79% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 514 | 416 | 38 |
| White | 209 | 166 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 63 | 2 |
| Native American | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 19 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 7.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $7,159 | $6,780 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $11,161 | $7,833 | $0 |
| Some College | $23,750 | $0 | $20,000 |
$11,161
Average Earnings
$7,833
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.44% of Brunswick residents speak only English, while 1.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 271 | 186 | 68.63% |
| White | 52 | 4 | 7.69% |
| Multiple | 10 | 2 | 20% |
57.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
62.5%
Male Poverty Rate
54.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Brunswick is Black, with 68.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Brunswick is White, with 7.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 64.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 68.48% |
| High School | 48.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 83.33% |
| Female Employed | 29.82% |
| Male Employed | 7.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $33,398 |
| Households | $28,542 | $37,930 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,375 | $41,835 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
9.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
8.3%
Male Marriage Rate
16.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
23
Number of Veterans
23
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| Vietnam | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 1 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 22 | 3.87% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
14.3%
Labor Force Participation
9.4%
Employment Rate
34.6%
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
81.24%
Born in Brunswick
99.18%
Native Born
0.82%
Foreign Born
0.82%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.18% of Brunswick residents were born in the United States, with 81.24% having been born in North Carolina. 0.82% 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 | 1,263 | 32 | 2.6% |
| 2028 | 1,231 | 32 | 2.67% |
| 2027 | 1,199 | 33 | 2.83% |
| 2026 | 1,166 | 32 | 2.82% |
| 2025 | 1,134 | 32 | 2.9% |
| 2024 | 1,102 | 32 | 2.99% |
| 2023 | 1,070 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2022 | 1,072 | 47 | 4.59% |
| 2021 | 1,025 | 52 | 5.34% |
| 2020 | 973 | -106 | -9.82% |
| 2019 | 1,079 | 13 | 1.22% |
| 2018 | 1,066 | -37 | -3.35% |
| 2017 | 1,103 | -9 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 1,112 | -7 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 1,119 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 1,121 | 14 | 1.26% |
| 2013 | 1,107 | -20 | -1.77% |
| 2012 | 1,127 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 1,132 | -6 | -0.53% |
| 2010 | 1,138 | 0 | 0% |