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Brices Creek

North Carolina · 3,542 residents · 7.85 sq mi
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Brices Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,115. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $295,300. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 77% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,542
+72%since 2000
from 2,060 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
451 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+12%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K2000201020202024Brices Creek
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,115
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,182 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,294
+64%since 2000
from $22,115 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
76.6%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$295,300
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,621
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
10.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+27%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(1,798)
Black11.2%(231)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.2%(559)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(2,941)
Black7.6%(268)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(116)
Asian1.4%(48)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29%(1,027)
Diversity Score
29
+7%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+163%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brices Creek, North Carolina?

Brices Creek, North Carolina has about 3,542 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Brices Creek, North Carolina earns about $100,115 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brices Creek, North Carolina expensive?

In Brices Creek, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $295,300, and the typical rent is about $1,621 a month.

How educated are people in Brices Creek, North Carolina?

About 42.4% of adults age 25 and over in Brices Creek, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 2.9% of people in Brices Creek, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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