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Cove Creek

North Carolina · 1,629 residents · 8.54 sq mi
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Cove Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,847. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $295,700. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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

1,629
+6%since 2023
from 1,533 in 2023
2010 – 2024
191 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 180 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
49.3
−2%since 2023
from 50.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
9361K1K2K2K201020202024Cove Creek
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,847
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $53,898 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$35,103
−9%since 2023
from $38,763 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
22.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.475
+8%since 2023
from 0.442 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$295,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $247,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,601
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $931 in 2023
US average: $1,442
81.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
18.1% rent
17.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
11.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
62.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.6
+22%since 2023
from 4.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(1,324)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13%(199)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score29.6%(455)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,413)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13%(211)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score28.9%(470)
29
−3%since 2023
from 30 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 34.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
10.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
−3%since 2023
from 28.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
70.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 76.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
18.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
69.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 74.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
23.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
23.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

56.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
43.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
8.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
16.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
10.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
96.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
88.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
11.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cove Creek, North Carolina?

Cove Creek, North Carolina has about 1,629 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cove Creek, North Carolina earns about $52,847 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cove Creek, North Carolina expensive?

In Cove Creek, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $295,700, and the typical rent is about $1,601 a month.

How educated are people in Cove Creek, North Carolina?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cove Creek, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 22.6% of people in Cove 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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