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CITY · 2010 ACS

Broad Creek

North Carolina · 2,334 residents · 3.107 sq mi
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Broad Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,947. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $235,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,334
+2%vs 2011
vs 2,290 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
751 / sq mi
+2%vs 2011
vs 737 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
−3%vs 2011
vs 41.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,947
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $38,690 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,197
+7%vs 2011
vs $21,721 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.447 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $247,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $742 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−26.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.1% in 2011
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.6%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
−16%vs 2011
vs 6.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(2,218)
Black1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(48)
Diversity Score7.7%(176)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(2,118)
Black1.9%(45)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(85)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other5.1%(119)
Diversity Score25.1%(585)
Diversity Score
25
+227%vs 2011
vs 8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−5.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+13%vs 2011
vs 22.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.1%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.6% in 2011
Female
50.9%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.4% in 2011
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.3%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broad Creek, North Carolina?

Broad Creek, North Carolina has about 2,334 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Broad Creek, North Carolina earns about $43,947 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 $235,200, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Broad Creek, North Carolina?

About 14.6% 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 18.5% of people in Broad Creek, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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