Sandy Creek is a town located in Brunswick County North Carolina. Sandy Creek has a 2024 population of 315. Sandy Creek is currently growing at a rate of 5% annually and its population has increased by 24.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 254 in 2020.
The average household income in Sandy Creek is $79,433 with a poverty rate of 15.84%. The median age in Sandy Creek is 43.9 years: 29.3 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sandy Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 241 | 79.28% |
| Two or more races | 63 | 20.72% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 97 | 3.13 | 86.6 | 13.4 |
| Married | 46 | 3.46 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Non Family | 26 | 1.08 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 16 | 3.75 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Male | 9 | 6.33 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
3.59
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
86.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3 | 1.52% |
| Associates Degree | 28 | 14.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14 | 7.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 2.02% |
| High School Graduate | 79 | 39.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 11.62% |
| Some College | 47 | 23.74% |
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 | 143 | 131 | 12 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 33 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 25 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.61%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 15.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $90,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,167 | $32,212 | $28,393 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,786 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,833 | $44,167 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $56,875 | $0 |
$30,833
Average Earnings
$44,167
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.49% of Sandy Creek residents speak only English, while 17.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 229 | 48 | 20.96% |
15.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.57%
Male Poverty Rate
14.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sandy Creek is White, with 20.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sandy Creek is White, with 20.96% 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 29.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.23% |
| Some College | 16% |
| High School | 6.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Female Employed | 12.66% |
| Male Employed | 12.24% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,250 | $95,599 |
| Households | $56,250 | $79,433 |
| Married Families | $74,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $27,673 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 10% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%
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
53.95%
Born in Sandy Creek
84.87%
Native Born
15.13%
Foreign Born
10.2%
Non Citizen
4.93%
Naturalized
84.87% of Sandy Creek residents were born in the United States, with 53.95% having been born in North Carolina. 10.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 391 | 15 | 3.99% |
| 2028 | 376 | 15 | 4.16% |
| 2027 | 361 | 16 | 4.64% |
| 2026 | 345 | 15 | 4.55% |
| 2025 | 330 | 15 | 4.76% |
| 2024 | 315 | 15 | 5% |
| 2023 | 300 | 13 | 4.53% |
| 2022 | 287 | 15 | 5.51% |
| 2021 | 272 | 18 | 7.09% |
| 2020 | 254 | -50 | -16.45% |
| 2019 | 304 | 15 | 5.19% |
| 2018 | 289 | 12 | 4.33% |
| 2017 | 277 | 2 | 0.73% |
| 2016 | 275 | 2 | 0.73% |
| 2015 | 273 | 2 | 0.74% |
| 2014 | 271 | 2 | 0.74% |
| 2013 | 269 | 2 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 267 | 4 | 1.52% |
| 2011 | 263 | 4 | 1.54% |
| 2010 | 259 | 0 | 0% |