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Broad Creek

North Carolina · 1,836 residents · 3.107 sq mi
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Broad Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has declined 6% since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $244,200. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,836
−6%since 2023
from 1,963 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
591 / sq mi
−6%since 2023
from 632 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.4
+2%since 2023
from 51.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K201020202024Broad Creek
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.6%(102)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.3%(24)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.4%(117)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.7%(86)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(88)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.8%(143)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.6%(158)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.6%(304)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.4%(319)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418%(331)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.5%(137)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(27)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $57,545 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,208
+18%since 2023
from $29,768 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 36.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+10%since 2023
from 0.389 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $226,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$908
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $747 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.6% in 2023
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+8%since 2023
from 3.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
32
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,837)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(113)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,722)
Black1.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(73)
Diversity Score
15
−2%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican0.4%(7)
Cuban0.2%(3)
Guatemalan0.2%(3)
Mexican0.1%(1)
Ancestry
Irish24.7%(453)
English23.9%(439)
German19.9%(365)
American12.7%(233)
Italian5.2%(96)
Scottish2.6%(48)
Norwegian1.2%(22)
Swedish1.2%(22)
Armenian0.8%(15)
Polish0.8%(15)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(15)
French0.7%(12)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.6%(11)
Hungarian0.4%(8)
Austrian0.4%(7)
Slovak0.3%(6)
Lithuanian0.2%(4)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
−3%since 2023
from 22.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
Female
55.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
Foreign born
1.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married15.3%(109)
Married69.6%(495)
Widowed4.4%(31)
Divorced10.7%(76)
Women 15+
Never married22.9%(202)
Married56.3%(497)
Widowed12.2%(108)
Divorced8.5%(75)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broad Creek, North Carolina?

Broad Creek, North Carolina has about 1,836 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Broad Creek, North Carolina earns about $57,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Broad Creek, North Carolina expensive?

In Broad Creek, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $244,200, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Broad Creek, North Carolina?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Broad Creek, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.8% of people in Broad Creek, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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