Burnsville township, North Carolina
Burnsville township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Burnsville township is a geographic entity located in Anson County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,298. The land area covers 48.92 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,298 | ±312 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 47.4 yrs | ±5.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 667 | ±179 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 719 | ±201 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 667 | ±179 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 52 | ±80 |
| Median Home Value | $249,400 | ±$97,813 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,750 | ±$13,091 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,177 | ±$3,854 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 69 | ±49 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | ±3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 791 | ±245 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.6% | ±32.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 22,432 (2024)
ID: 131674
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
101 S GREENE ST, WADESBORO NC 28170
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Burnsville | PK-05 | Burnsville, NC | |
| Regular School Burnsville | PK-05 | Burnsville, NC | |
| Regular School Burnsville | 06-08 | Burnsville, NC | |
| Regular School Burnsville | 06-08 | Burnsville, NC | |
| Regular School Burnsville | 09-12 | Burnsville, NC | |
| Regular School Burnsville | KG-05 | Burnsville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-13 | Polkton, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Wadesboro, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Wadesboro, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Ansonville, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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South Piedmont Community College
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College | 8.9 mi away | 680 Highway 74 West, Polkton, NC, 28135 |
7042725300
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OAKBORO BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 214 S MAIN ST, OAKBORO, NC, 28129 |
(704) 485-4310
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Stanly Community College
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College | 14.8 mi away | 141 College Drive, Albemarle, NC, 28001 |
7049820121
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NORWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 207 PEE DEE AVE, NORWOOD, NC, 28128 |
(704) 474-3625
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Wingate University
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College | 14.9 mi away | 301 E. Wilson Street, Wingate, NC, 28174-0159 |
7042338000
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LOIS MORGAN EDWARDS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 414 HASTY ST, MARSHVILLE, NC, 28103 |
(704) 283-8184
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Pfeiffer University
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College | 24.9 mi away | 48380 US Hwy 52N, Misenheimer, NC, 28109-0960 |
7044631360
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LOCUST BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 213 TOWN CENTRE DR, LOCUST, NC, 28097 |
(704) 888-0103
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ANSON COUNTY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 120 S GREENE ST, WADESBORO, NC, 28170 |
(704) 695-4263
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HAMPTON B. ALLEN LIBRARY
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 120 S GREENE ST, WADESBORO, NC, 28170 |
(704) 694-5177
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WADESBORO, NC US, located 14.8 miles from Burnsville township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52.8° | 31.8° | 42.3° | 4.07" | 1.9" |
| February | 56.5° | 34.3° | 45.4° | 3.20" | 0.9" |
| March | 64.3° | 41.1° | 52.7° | 3.81" | 0.2" |
| April | 73.7° | 49.3° | 61.5° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| May | 80.5° | 58.4° | 69.5° | 3.29" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.4° | 66.5° | 76.9° | 4.36" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.7° | 70.3° | 80.5° | 5.19" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.1° | 68.7° | 78.9° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| September | 83.6° | 62.7° | 73.1° | 4.71" | 0.0" |
| October | 74.2° | 50.7° | 62.5° | 3.82" | 0.0" |
| November | 63.9° | 40.6° | 52.3° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| December | 55.8° | 34.6° | 45.2° | 3.58" | 0.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquadale CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Ansonville town | Town | 7.6 mi | — |
| Oakboro town | Town | 8.8 mi | — |
| Polkton town | Town | 8.9 mi | — |
| Peachland town | Town | 9.3 mi | — |
| Norwood town | Town | 10.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3700790452. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.