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Long Creek

North Carolina · 206 residents · 2.011 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
−1%since 2023
from 209 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
102 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 104 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 52.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
289616423230020202024Long Creek
2024206
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$28,401
+10%since 2023
from $25,913 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
+5%since 2023
from 0.340 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade40.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade37.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
41.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(199)
Black4.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.4%(24)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(195)
Black5.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.6%(26)
Diversity Score
13
+11%since 2023
from 11 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+1%since 2023
from 26.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Female
51.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Long Creek, North Carolina?

Long Creek, North Carolina has about 206 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Long Creek, North Carolina?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Long Creek, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 23.3% of people in Long 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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