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Sandy Creek

North Carolina · 248 residents · 1.426 sq mi
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Sandy Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,500. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
248
+1%since 2000
from 246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
174 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 173 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+19%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2042633233824411990201020202024Sandy Creek
2024300
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,747
+115%since 2000
from $14,296 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$112,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$875
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $633 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
18.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+16%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(223)
Black5.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.4%(45)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(206)
Black4.8%(12)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(7)
Diversity Score33.4%(83)
Diversity Score
33
+82%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+106%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.0%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy Creek, North Carolina?

Sandy Creek, North Carolina has about 248 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sandy Creek, North Carolina earns about $43,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandy Creek, North Carolina expensive?

In Sandy Creek, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy Creek, North Carolina?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sandy Creek, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 24.2% of people in Sandy Creek, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandy Creek, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandy Creek, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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