Broad Creek is a CDP located in Carteret County North Carolina. Broad Creek has a 2024 population of 1,960. Broad Creek is currently declining at a rate of -1.31% annually and its population has decreased by -15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,306 in 2020.
The average household income in Broad Creek is $76,913 with a poverty rate of 10.82%. The median age in Broad Creek is 50.2 years: 51.9 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Broad Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,929 | 95.83% |
| Two or more races | 83 | 4.12% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.05% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 796 | 2.53 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Married | 482 | 2.8 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Non Family | 205 | 1.33 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Female | 78 | 3.54 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Male | 31 | 3.71 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
80.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 87 | 5.97% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 11.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 198 | 13.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 4.67% |
| High School Graduate | 412 | 28.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 4.05% |
| Some College | 461 | 31.64% |
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 | 1,424 | 1,278 | 263 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,375 | $0 | $46,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,458 | $0 | $51,667 |
| High School Graduate | $35,208 | $45,893 | $16,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,643 | $32,542 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,800 | $42,697 | $30,508 |
| Some College | $37,361 | $56,165 | $30,547 |
$34,800
Average Earnings
$42,697
Average Male
$30,508
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.33% of Broad Creek residents speak only English, while 4.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,918 | 217 | 11.31% |
10.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.89%
Male Poverty Rate
13.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Broad Creek is White, with 11.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Broad Creek is White, with 11.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.97% |
| High School | 11.65% |
| Some College | 6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.7% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 82.86% |
| Female Employed | 3.06% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,153 | $88,839 |
| Households | $59,500 | $76,913 |
| Married Families | $74,792 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,546 | $39,132 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.3%
Male Marriage Rate
53.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
242
Number of Veterans
242
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 115 |
| First Gulf War | 71 |
| Second Gulf War | 60 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 74 |
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 14.09% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 51.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.4%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
57.63%
Born in Broad Creek
95.98%
Native Born
4.02%
Foreign Born
2.98%
Non Citizen
1.04%
Naturalized
95.98% of Broad Creek residents were born in the United States, with 57.63% having been born in North Carolina. 2.98% 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 | 1,960 | -26 | -1.31% |
| 2023 | 1,986 | -27 | -1.34% |
| 2022 | 2,013 | -218 | -9.77% |
| 2021 | 2,231 | -75 | -3.25% |
| 2020 | 2,306 | -242 | -9.5% |
| 2019 | 2,548 | 108 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 2,440 | -10 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 2,450 | 85 | 3.59% |
| 2016 | 2,365 | -160 | -6.34% |
| 2015 | 2,525 | 277 | 12.32% |
| 2014 | 2,248 | -222 | -8.99% |
| 2013 | 2,470 | 74 | 3.09% |
| 2012 | 2,396 | 106 | 4.63% |
| 2011 | 2,290 | -44 | -1.89% |
| 2010 | 2,334 | 0 | 0% |