Cove Creek is a CDP located in Avery County North Carolina. Cove Creek has a 2024 population of 1,384. Cove Creek is currently growing at a rate of 1.1% annually and its population has increased by 27.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,087 in 2020.
The average household income in Cove Creek is $84,718 with a poverty rate of 14.09%. The median age in Cove Creek is 50.2 years: 38.7 years for males, and 51 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cove Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,351 | 88.13% |
| Other race | 172 | 11.22% |
| Two or more races | 10 | 0.65% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 667 | 2.3 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Married | 379 | 2.46 | 97.6 | 2.4 |
| Non Family | 171 | 0 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Male | 73 | 2.81 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 44 | 5.14 | 100 | 0 |
2.6
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
88.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8 | 0.64% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 290 | 23.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 141 | 11.35% |
| High School Graduate | 291 | 23.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 10.23% |
| Some College | 385 | 31% |
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 | 1,104 | 1,041 | 408 |
| Hispanic | 128 | 56 | 13 |
| Other Race | 101 | 29 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,570 | $96,125 | $36,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,083 | $0 | $50,347 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $42,143 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,202 | $0 | $48,012 |
| Some College | $48,309 | $14,063 | $48,760 |
$42,202
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$48,012
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.16% of Cove Creek residents speak only English, while 11.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 172 | 124 | 72.09% |
| Hispanic | 199 | 124 | 62.31% |
| White | 1,324 | 92 | 6.95% |
14.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.79%
Male Poverty Rate
24.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cove Creek is Other, with 72.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cove Creek is White, with 6.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.93% |
| High School | 9.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.48% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 15.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,224 | $102,915 |
| Households | $53,898 | $84,718 |
| Married Families | $72,974 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,431 | $24,559 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
67.9%
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
29
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| Korea | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 2.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.7%
Labor Force Participation
74%
Employment Rate
1%
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
60.6%
Born in Cove Creek
91.13%
Native Born
8.87%
Foreign Born
6.59%
Non Citizen
2.28%
Naturalized
91.13% of Cove Creek residents were born in the United States, with 60.6% having been born in North Carolina. 6.59% 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 | 1,384 | 15 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 1,369 | 15 | 1.11% |
| 2022 | 1,354 | 132 | 10.8% |
| 2021 | 1,222 | 135 | 12.42% |
| 2020 | 1,087 | 88 | 8.81% |
| 2019 | 999 | -59 | -5.58% |
| 2018 | 1,058 | 36 | 3.52% |
| 2017 | 1,022 | 8 | 0.79% |
| 2016 | 1,014 | -58 | -5.41% |
| 2015 | 1,072 | 54 | 5.3% |
| 2014 | 1,018 | 13 | 1.29% |
| 2013 | 1,005 | -121 | -10.75% |
| 2012 | 1,126 | -60 | -5.06% |
| 2011 | 1,186 | 15 | 1.28% |
| 2010 | 1,171 | 0 | 0% |