The Town FilesPender County, North Carolina
65,550 people. The median home is worth $299,000 (typical North Carolina town: $228,900) and the median household earns $80,396.
Towns in Pender County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampstead | 7,016 | $402,100 | $91,745 | 35.8 |
| Surf City | 3,867 | $512,300 | $81,433 | 36.9 |
| Burgaw | 3,088 | $242,200 | $67,853 | 44.8 |
People and housing
| Pender County | Typical North Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $299,000 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,106 | $969 |
| Median household income | $80,396 | $60,458 |
| Median age | 41.6 | 41.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.6% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% | 14.3% |
Jobs and pay
14,704 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,159 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 439 storm events in Pender County from 1996 to 2026, with 13 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Pender County has been included in 31 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| October 14, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4568: Hurricane Isaias |
| August 2, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3534: Hurricane Isaias |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).