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Cove Creek

North Carolina · 1,068 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 $47,432. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $215,700. With a median age of 46.0, 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 46.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% 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
1,068
+7%since 2019
from 999 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
125 / sq mi
+7%since 2019
from 117 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+3%since 2019
from 44.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
9361K1K2K2K201020202024Cove Creek
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,432
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $47,839 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,296
+6%since 2019
from $25,869 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 25.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $188,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 86.1% in 2019
22.0% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+15%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(966)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8%(80)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(984)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(100)
Diversity Score
9
+18%since 2019
from 8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2019
from 41.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 93.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+14%since 2019
from 18.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 85.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 74.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 30.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 43.7% in 2019
Female
57.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 56.3% in 2019
Foreign born
7.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cove Creek, North Carolina?

Cove Creek, North Carolina has about 1,068 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cove Creek, North Carolina earns about $47,432 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 $215,700.

How educated are people in Cove Creek, North Carolina?

About 29.7% 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 17.0% 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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