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Population Review

Anderson Creek, North Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Anderson Creek, North Carolina is 14,021 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 76th-largest city in North Carolina. The median household income is $86,661, the median home value is $251,600, and the median age is 31.1.

14,021

Population

692

People / sq mi

$86,661

Median Income

$251,600

Median Home Value

Anderson Creek covers 20.2 sq mi of land at 692 people per square mile.

About Anderson Creek, NC

Anderson Creek is a city in North Carolina with a population of 14,021. It ranks #76 among cities in North Carolina by population. The median age is 31.1, younger than the national median. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The median household income in Anderson Creek is $86,661, above the US median of $74,580. 11.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $251,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,248. The homeownership rate of 67.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Anderson Creek reflects 33.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 33.1 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White54.3%
Black or African American28.4%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$86,661

Median Household Income

$34,606

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$251,600

Median Home Value

$1,248

Median Rent

67.8%

Owner-Occupied

Education

93.5%

High School+

33.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

85.3%

Public Transit

7.4%

Work From Home

33.1 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

49.1%

Foreign Born

85.8%

Non-English at Home

19.1%

Veterans

15.4%

With Disability

91.3%

Health Insurance

96.8%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management18.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services12.1%
Public Administration11.3%
Retail Trade6.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.5%
Manufacturing6.5%
Information5.9%
Construction5.5%
Transportation & Warehousing1.7%
Agriculture & Mining1.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Anderson Creek, North Carolina has a population of 14,021 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 76th-largest city in North Carolina.

The median household income in Anderson Creek, North Carolina is $86,661, with 11.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Anderson Creek, North Carolina is $251,600, with median monthly rent at $1,248 and a homeownership rate of 67.8%.

The median age in Anderson Creek, North Carolina is 31.1 years. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.