Anderson Creek is a CDP located in Harnett County North Carolina. Anderson Creek has a 2024 population of 16,855. Anderson Creek is currently growing at a rate of 7.69% annually and its population has increased by 13.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,899 in 2020.
The average household income in Anderson Creek is $93,347 with a poverty rate of 15.89%. The median age in Anderson Creek is 30.3 years: 29.6 years for males, and 30.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Anderson Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,874 | 54.5% |
| Black or African American | 4,012 | 27.77% |
| Two or more races | 1,389 | 9.61% |
| Other race | 556 | 3.85% |
| Native American | 311 | 2.15% |
| Asian | 288 | 1.99% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.12% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,606 | 3.14 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Married | 2,627 | 3.71 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Non Family | 1,000 | 1.19 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 653 | 3.81 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Male | 326 | 3.13 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
3.6
Average Family Size
3.14
Average Household Size
65.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 421 | 4.9% |
| Associates Degree | 1,283 | 14.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,627 | 18.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,162 | 13.54% |
| High School Graduate | 1,915 | 22.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 188 | 2.19% |
| Some College | 1,988 | 23.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,536 | 4,215 | 1,555 |
| Black | 2,241 | 2,135 | 789 |
| Hispanic | 1,140 | 1,018 | 255 |
| 2+ Races | 579 | 536 | 141 |
| Other Race | 236 | 228 | 44 |
| Asian | 211 | 200 | 89 |
| Native American | 172 | 166 | 27 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 42.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,447 | $85,417 | $46,190 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,458 | $118,074 | $61,563 |
| High School Graduate | $28,616 | $42,361 | $20,123 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,078 | $22,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,891 | $59,960 | $35,223 |
| Some College | $43,908 | $51,500 | $35,795 |
$48,891
Average Earnings
$59,960
Average Male
$35,223
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.96% of Anderson Creek residents speak only English, while 16.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,006 | 829 | 20.69% |
| White | 6,614 | 750 | 11.34% |
| Hispanic | 2,502 | 468 | 18.71% |
| Multiple | 1,381 | 335 | 24.26% |
| Other | 556 | 143 | 25.72% |
| Native | 311 | 104 | 33.44% |
| Asian | 288 | 25 | 8.68% |
15.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.02%
Male Poverty Rate
16.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Anderson Creek is Native, with 33.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Anderson Creek is Asian, with 8.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.75% |
| High School | 19.27% |
| Some College | 8.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 32.84% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Female Employed | 7.65% |
| Male Employed | 4.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,743 | $101,770 |
| Households | $79,524 | $93,347 |
| Married Families | $98,299 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,871 | $59,752 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,552
Number of Veterans
1,124
Male Veterans
428
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 895 |
| First Gulf War | 805 |
| Vietnam | 132 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 813 |
| 55 to 64 | 337 |
| 18 to 34 | 256 |
| 65 to 74 | 86 |
| 75+ | 60 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 926 | 18.87% |
| Black | 466 | 19.7% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 12.85% |
| Other Race | 73 | 30.29% |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 13.42% |
| Native American | 11 | 6.18% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.94%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.1%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.18%
Born in Anderson Creek
91.86%
Native Born
8.14%
Foreign Born
4.4%
Non Citizen
3.74%
Naturalized
91.86% of Anderson Creek residents were born in the United States, with 36.18% having been born in North Carolina. 4.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,855 | 1,204 | 7.69% |
| 2023 | 15,651 | 1,204 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 14,447 | -150 | -1.03% |
| 2021 | 14,597 | -302 | -2.03% |
| 2020 | 14,899 | 0 | 0% |