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Brogden, North Carolina

Brogden is a community of 2,733 people in Wayne County, North Carolina.

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Population2,733 +19.9% since 2019
Elevation174 ft 53 m
Land area2.2 sq mi
ZIP code28333
Nearest airportKinston Regional Jetport at Stallings Field (ISO) 24 mi

Why visit Brogden

Townapedia lists 1 place to eat in and around town.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 35°F.

About Brogden

Brogden is a census-designated place (CDP) in Wayne County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,510 in 2020. It is included in the Goldsboro, North Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.

From the Wikipedia article Brogden, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Restaurants and cafes1

JEREZ Mexican Restaurant

Restaurant · Mexican · 1.7 mi

4348 US-117 Alt, Dudley

Mo 09:00-19:00; We-Th 09:00-19:00; Fr-Su 09:00-20:00

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Churches and places of worship2

Mays Chapel

Church · 0.6 mi

3831 US-117 Alt, Dudley

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Saint Andrews Church

Church

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Schools, colleges and libraries9

Brogden Middle

School · 0.5 mi

3761 Us 117 S Alt, Dudley

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Brogden Primary

School · 1.6 mi

2253 Old Mt Olive Hwy, Dudley

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Carver Heights Elementary

School · 5.3 mi

411 Bunche Drive, Goldsboro

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Dillard Academy

School · 5.9 mi

504 West Elm Street, Goldsboro

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Dillard Middle

School · 5.4 mi

1101 S Devereaux St, Goldsboro

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Southern Wayne High

School · 3.0 mi

124 Walter Fulcher Rd, Dudley

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Wayne School of Technical Arts

School · 5.3 mi

1520 Goodson St, Goldsboro

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Brogden Junior High School

School · 0.5 mi

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Brogden School

School · 1.6 mi

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History

The community takes its name from the Brogden family, Quakers of English descent who settled in the area during the colonial period.

From the History section of Brogden, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Map of Brogden

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Climate by month

40°60°80°January: 3.5 in of rainFebruary: 3.2 in of rainMarch: 4.2 in of rainApril: 3.9 in of rainMay: 3.5 in of rainJune: 4.4 in of rainJuly: 5.4 in of rainAugust: 6.4 in of rainSeptember: 7.0 in of rainOctober: 3.8 in of rainNovember: 3.2 in of rainDecember: 3.6 in of rainJanuary: 54°FFebruary: 58°FMarch: 65°FApril: 75°FMay: 82°FJune: 88°FJuly: 91°FAugust: 89°FSeptember: 83°FOctober: 75°FNovember: 66°FDecember: 57°FJanuary: 35°FFebruary: 36°FMarch: 43°FApril: 51°FMay: 60°FJune: 69°FJuly: 72°FAugust: 71°FSeptember: 66°FOctober: 54°FNovember: 43°FDecember: 37°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan54°F35°F3.5 in1.3 in
Feb58°F36°F3.2 in0.0 in
Mar65°F43°F4.2 in0.0 in
Apr75°F51°F3.9 in0.0 in
May82°F60°F3.5 in0.0 in
Jun88°F69°F4.4 in0.0 in
Jul91°F72°F5.4 in0.0 in
Aug89°F71°F6.4 in0.0 in
Sep83°F66°F7.0 in0.0 in
Oct75°F54°F3.8 in0.0 in
Nov66°F43°F3.2 in0.0 in
Dec57°F37°F3.6 in0.7 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Goldsboro 4 Se Hcn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$42,074median household income
$96,400median home value
$1,013median monthly rent
30.5median age
4.5%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
68.4%of homes are owner-occupied
27.3 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1829%18 to 3430%35 to 6424%65 and over17%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Wayne County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
  • 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
  • 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
  • 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
  • 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
  • 2020-05-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Kinston Regional Jetport at Stallings Field (ISO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.

  • Goldsboro 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
  • Smithfield 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
  • Kinston 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
  • Bonnetsville 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
  • Benson 30 mi west, about 47 min by car
  • Beulaville 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
  • Wilson 31 mi north, about 49 min by car
  • Archer Lodge 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
  • Clayton 34 mi northwest, about 55 min by car
  • Greenville 42 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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