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Broad Creek

North Carolina · 1,968 residents · 3.107 sq mi
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Broad Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,917. Population has fallen 23% since 2019, a loss of 580 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $179,500. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
1,968
−23%since 2019
from 2,548 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
633 / sq mi
−23%since 2019
from 820 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.0
+9%since 2019
from 45.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K201020202024Broad Creek
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,917
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $53,696 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,412
+3%since 2019
from $28,651 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 33.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $157,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2019
from 72.4% in 2019
18.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+10%since 2019
from 2.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(2,145)
Black2.7%(68)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(141)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(194)
Diversity Score35.2%(897)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,707)
Black2%(39)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(113)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other6.8%(134)
Diversity Score32.9%(648)
Diversity Score
33
−6%since 2019
from 35 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 20.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 86.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
−4%since 2019
from 27.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 81.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 60.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 39.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
Female
55.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
Foreign born
3.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broad Creek, North Carolina?

Broad Creek, North Carolina has about 1,968 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Broad Creek, North Carolina earns about $55,917 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 $179,500.

How educated are people in Broad Creek, North Carolina?

About 15.9% 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 10.8% of people in Broad Creek, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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