Black Creek, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 749, Black Creek's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Black Creek is a small community located in North Carolina, within Wilson County. The total population is 749. It ranks as the 515th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Black Creek is 39.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Black Creek is $53,750. This is 26% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.2%. This is 55% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 10.5%. This is 123% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $112,200. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Black Creek is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Black Creek is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 22.2%.

Education

5.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Black Creek, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.