Bent Creek is a CDP located in Buncombe County North Carolina. Bent Creek has a 2024 population of 1,578. Bent Creek is currently growing at a rate of 1.35% annually but its population has decreased by -4.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,652 in 2020.
The average household income in Bent Creek is $102,043 with a poverty rate of 11.78%. The median age in Bent Creek is 43.6 years: 45.7 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bent Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,851 | 99.84% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.05% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 643 | 2.88 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Non Family | 280 | 1.81 | 75 | 25 |
| Married | 268 | 3.31 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 51 | 6.45 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 44 | 2.91 | 100 | 0 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.88
Average Household Size
78.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 26 | 2% |
| Associates Degree | 110 | 8.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 365 | 28.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 111 | 8.55% |
| High School Graduate | 352 | 27.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 138 | 10.62% |
| Some College | 197 | 15.17% |
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 | 1,274 | 1,110 | 476 |
| Hispanic | 25 | 25 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 37.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $118,810 | $141,417 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $53,487 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $51,843 | $59,018 | $37,353 |
| Some College | $48,693 | $0 | $41,551 |
$51,843
Average Earnings
$59,018
Average Male
$37,353
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.06% of Bent Creek residents speak only English, while 1.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,826 | 218 | 11.94% |
11.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.17%
Male Poverty Rate
13.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bent Creek is White, with 11.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bent Creek is White, with 11.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.64% |
| Some College | 7.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 11.03% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,829 | $140,423 |
| Households | $52,485 | $102,043 |
| Married Families | $124,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,091 | $48,478 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
26
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26 | 1.75% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
22%
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
40.83%
Born in Bent Creek
93.53%
Native Born
6.47%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
6.47%
Naturalized
93.53% of Bent Creek residents were born in the United States, with 40.83% having been born in North Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,578 | 21 | 1.35% |
| 2023 | 1,557 | 21 | 1.37% |
| 2022 | 1,536 | -50 | -3.15% |
| 2021 | 1,586 | -66 | -4% |
| 2020 | 1,652 | -14 | -0.84% |
| 2019 | 1,666 | 192 | 13.03% |
| 2018 | 1,474 | 203 | 15.97% |
| 2017 | 1,271 | -34 | -2.61% |
| 2016 | 1,305 | -126 | -8.81% |
| 2015 | 1,431 | -78 | -5.17% |
| 2014 | 1,509 | -71 | -4.49% |
| 2013 | 1,580 | -182 | -10.33% |
| 2012 | 1,762 | 173 | 10.89% |
| 2011 | 1,589 | 302 | 23.47% |
| 2010 | 1,287 | 0 | 0% |