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Bent Creek

North Carolina · 1,287 residents · 2.21 sq mi
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Bent Creek has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,472. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 43% 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 $196,700. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,287
−7%since 2000
from 1,389 in 2000
1990 – 2024
582 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
43.2
+7%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bent Creek
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,472
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$27,333
+23%since 2000
from $22,138 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
5.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$196,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$806
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $559 in 2000
US average: $853
51.7%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
19.9% rent
8.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
13.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
16.8%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.7
+60%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,343)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(15)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(84)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,220)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(37)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other0.8%(10)
Diversity Score11.8%(152)
12
+95%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.2%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
9.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+88%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
81.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
4.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
12.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
6.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
33.5%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

45.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
54.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
4.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.2%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bent Creek, North Carolina?

Bent Creek, North Carolina has about 1,287 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bent Creek, North Carolina earns about $52,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bent Creek, North Carolina expensive?

In Bent Creek, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $196,700, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Bent Creek, North Carolina?

About 43.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bent Creek, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 5.1% of people in Bent Creek, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bent Creek, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Bent Creek, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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