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Black Creek

North Carolina · 769 residents · 0.708 sq mi
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Black Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
769
+8%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,086 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+7%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5646537428319201990201020202024Black Creek
2024749
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,750
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,368 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,876
+45%since 2000
from $13,661 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade24.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services14.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−34.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−27%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(544)
Black18.9%(135)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(16)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score44.1%(315)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(545)
Black18.7%(144)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(65)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0.7%(6)
Diversity Score56.2%(432)
Diversity Score
56
+27%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Creek, North Carolina?

Black Creek, North Carolina has about 769 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Creek, North Carolina earns about $45,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Black Creek, North Carolina expensive?

In Black Creek, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $65,000, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Black Creek, North Carolina?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Black Creek, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 14.3% of people in Black Creek, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Black Creek, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Black Creek, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 175 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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