Cricket is a CDP located in Wilkes County North Carolina. Cricket has a 2024 population of 2,597. Cricket is currently growing at a rate of 2.08% annually and its population has increased by 5.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,453 in 2020.
The average household income in Cricket is $56,450 with a poverty rate of 13.49%. The median age in Cricket is 28.1 years: 27.6 years for males, and 28.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cricket was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,032 | 81.57% |
| Two or more races | 241 | 9.67% |
| Other race | 186 | 7.47% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 1.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 854 | 2.87 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
| Married | 355 | 3.62 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Non Family | 255 | 1.64 | 31 | 69 |
| Female | 201 | 2.98 | 13.4 | 86.6 |
| Male | 43 | 3.35 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
51.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 146 | 9.78% |
| Associates Degree | 121 | 8.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 179 | 11.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 3.01% |
| High School Graduate | 760 | 50.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 85 | 5.69% |
| Some College | 157 | 10.52% |
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 | 1,254 | 1,137 | 216 |
| Hispanic | 207 | 93 | 0 |
| Other Race | 100 | 30 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 63 | 0 |
| Black | 32 | 32 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,464 | $34,537 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $45,947 | $4,934 |
| Overall | $33,450 | $38,077 | $0 |
| Some College | $37,566 | $58,155 | $28,594 |
$33,450
Average Earnings
$38,077
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.4% of Cricket residents speak only English, while 23.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,809 | 306 | 16.92% |
| Black | 32 | 24 | 75% |
13.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
0%
Male Poverty Rate
26.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cricket is Black, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cricket is White, with 16.92% 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 26.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.16% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 29.76% |
| Female Employed | 27.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,804 | $51,595 |
| Households | $45,536 | $56,450 |
| Married Families | $68,558 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,087 | $43,351 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
209
Number of Veterans
209
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 84 |
| First Gulf War | 80 |
| Vietnam | 79 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 93 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 38 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 209 | 12.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
78.96%
Born in Cricket
93.9%
Native Born
6.1%
Foreign Born
4.38%
Non Citizen
1.73%
Naturalized
93.9% of Cricket residents were born in the United States, with 78.96% having been born in North Carolina. 4.38% 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 | 2,597 | 53 | 2.08% |
| 2023 | 2,544 | 53 | 2.13% |
| 2022 | 2,491 | -28 | -1.11% |
| 2021 | 2,519 | 66 | 2.69% |
| 2020 | 2,453 | 504 | 25.86% |
| 2019 | 1,949 | 5 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 1,944 | -91 | -4.47% |
| 2017 | 2,035 | 349 | 20.7% |
| 2016 | 1,686 | -26 | -1.52% |
| 2015 | 1,712 | -101 | -5.57% |
| 2014 | 1,813 | -41 | -2.21% |
| 2013 | 1,854 | -33 | -1.75% |
| 2012 | 1,887 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 1,890 | 35 | 1.89% |
| 2010 | 1,855 | 0 | 0% |