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Avery Creek

North Carolina · 2,241 residents · 1.732 sq mi
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Avery Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,333. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $255,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. Households here earn about 59% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,241
+60%since 2000
from 1,405 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,294 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+11%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9322K2K3K4K1990201020202024Avery Creek
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,333
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,619 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,490
+59%since 2000
from $22,386 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$255,100
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $750 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
14.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(1,790)
Black4.3%(96)
Hispanic / Latino5%(113)
Asian6.2%(140)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.3%(814)
Diversity Score
36
+212%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+87%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avery Creek, North Carolina?

Avery Creek, North Carolina has about 2,241 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Avery Creek, North Carolina earns about $90,333 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 $255,100, and the typical rent is about $1,250 a month.

How educated are people in Avery Creek, North Carolina?

About 42.3% 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 2.4% 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 1,090 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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