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Hoopers Creek

North Carolina · 1,074 residents · 6.941 sq mi
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Hoopers Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $182,100. With a median age of 47.5, 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 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,074
−1%since 2019
from 1,088 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
155 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 157 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
−10%since 2019
from 53.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8231K1K2K2K201020202024Hoopers Creek
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,286
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,284 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,132
−20%since 2019
from $31,332 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
−16.2 ptssince 2019
from 29.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance22.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $199,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $968 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2019
from 90.1% in 2019
20.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−11%since 2019
from 3.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,062)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(63)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(956)
Black1.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(41)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.1%(151)
Diversity Score
14
+142%since 2019
from 6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 98.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−30%since 2019
from 22.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 91.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 58.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2019
from 22.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
Female
56.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hoopers Creek, North Carolina?

Hoopers Creek, North Carolina has about 1,074 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hoopers Creek, North Carolina earns about $55,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hoopers Creek, North Carolina expensive?

In Hoopers Creek, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $182,100, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Hoopers Creek, North Carolina?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Hoopers Creek, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 6.9% of people in Hoopers 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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