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Anderson Creek Micro

Anderson Creek, NC · 1 counties · 150,137 residents (2025 est.) · 595.066 sq mi
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Anderson Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,287. The metro area has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $246,200. It sits in the top 10% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
139,150
+53%since 2000
from 91,025 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
234 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.6
+10%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:150,137 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
61K82K103K125K146K1990201020202024Anderson Creek
2024139K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,287
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,105 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,463
+99%since 2000
from $16,775 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+7%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,200
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,112
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+50%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(62,708)
Black22.4%(20,371)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(5,336)
Asian0.6%(573)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.9%(50,904)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(81,041)
Black19.8%(27,559)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(21,043)
Asian0.9%(1,233)
Other5.9%(8,274)
Diversity Score74.4%(103,511)
Segregation Score18.4%(25,535)
Diversity Score
74
+33%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
+8%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2017
from 75.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 89.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 8.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

Anderson CreekCENTRAL13,927
What's inside

1 component county

Harnett CountyCENTRAL150,137
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anderson Creek, NC?

Anderson Creek, NC has about 139,150 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anderson Creek, NC?

The typical household in Anderson Creek, NC earns about $71,287 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anderson Creek, NC expensive?

In Anderson Creek, NC, the median home is worth about $246,200, and the typical rent is about $1,112 a month.

How educated are people in Anderson Creek, NC?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Anderson Creek, NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anderson Creek, NC?

About 13.7% of people in Anderson Creek, NC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anderson Creek, NC grown since 1990?

Yes, Anderson Creek, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71,328 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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