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Avery Creek

North Carolina · 1,950 residents · 1.732 sq mi
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Avery Creek is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,101. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $206,900. Households here earn about 32% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,950
+39%since 2000
from 1,405 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,126 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+1%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9322K2K3K4K1990201020202024Avery Creek
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,101
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,619 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,352
+9%since 2000
from $22,386 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $750 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+35%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,323)
Black2.9%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(19)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(163)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(1,675)
Black2.9%(57)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(86)
Asian4.1%(79)
Other2.2%(44)
Diversity Score31.3%(610)
Diversity Score
31
+169%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+91%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avery Creek, North Carolina?

Avery Creek, North Carolina has about 1,950 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avery Creek, North Carolina?

The typical household in Avery Creek, North Carolina earns about $60,101 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avery Creek, North Carolina expensive?

In Avery Creek, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $206,900, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Avery Creek, North Carolina?

About 41.1% of adults age 25 and over in Avery Creek, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avery Creek, North Carolina?

About 10.1% of people in Avery Creek, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avery Creek, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Avery Creek, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 799 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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