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Black Creek

North Carolina · 692 residents · 0.708 sq mi
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Black Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,219. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
692
−3%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
977 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+13%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5646537428319201990201020202024Black Creek
2024749
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,219
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,368 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,715
+52%since 2000
from $13,661 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$532
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(438)
Black26.6%(184)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.2%(430)
Diversity Score
62
+41%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+153%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−65.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Black Creek, North Carolina?

Black Creek, North Carolina has about 692 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Black Creek, North Carolina earns about $49,219 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 $89,300, and the typical rent is about $532 a month.

How educated are people in Black Creek, North Carolina?

About 7.1% 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 19.3% 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 98 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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