Cove Creek, NC

Census Place

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2023 Population

1,533

13.2% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

50.2

4.38% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

14.1%

158% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$53,898

4.03% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$247,700

9.99% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,008

12.4% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Cove Creek, NC had a population of 1.53k people with a median age of 50.2 and a median household income of $53,898. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Cove Creek, NC grew from 1,354 to 1,533, a 13.2% increase and its median household income grew from $51,812 to $53,898, a 4.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cove Creek, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.4%), Other (Hispanic) (11.2%), White (Hispanic) (1.76%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (0.652%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Cove Creek, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

93.4% of the residents in Cove Creek, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cove Creek, NC are Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine (13 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Cove Creek, NC was $247,700, and the homeownership rate was 88.3%.

Most people in Cove Creek, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Cove Creek, NC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Cove Creek, NC is home to a population of 1.53k people, from which 93.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 8.87% of Cove Creek, NC residents were born outside of the country (136 people).

In 2023, there were 7.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.32k people) in Cove Creek, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 172 Other (Hispanic) and 27 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.4%

2023 Citizenship

95.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.4% of Cove Creek, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Cove Creek, NC was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cove Creek, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cove Creek, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.32k ± 367
Other (Hispanic)
172 ± 177
White (Hispanic)
27 ± 45

13%

Hispanic Population

199 people

13% of the people in Cove Creek, NC are hispanic (199 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Cove Creek, NC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
224,963 ± 11,520 people
India
83,219 ± 7,055 people
Honduras
48,247 ± 5,380 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 224,963 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 83,219 and Honduras with 48,247.

Foreign-Born Population

8.87%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

136 people

6.65%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

90 people

As of 2023, 8.87% of Cove Creek, NC residents (136 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cove Creek, NC was 6.65%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cove Creek, NC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
23 ± 30
Korea
6 ± 17
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 20

Cove Creek, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.83 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cove Creek, NC employs 1.01k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Cove Creek, NC were Educational Services (180 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (168 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (162 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($57,679), Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,587), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,344).

Employment

Occupations

1.01k

2023 Value

± 293

12.4%

1 Year growth

± 37.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Cove Creek, NC grew at a rate of 12.4%, from 897 employees to 1.01k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cove Creek, NC, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (160 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (140 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (82 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cove Creek, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.01k

2023 Value

± 293

12.4%

1 Year growth

± 37.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Cove Creek, NC grew at a rate of 12.4%, from 897 employees to 1.01k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cove Creek, NC, are Educational Services (180 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (168 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (162 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cove Creek, NC, though some of these residents may live in Cove Creek, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$24,111

Median earning men ± $7,544

$48,012

Median earning women ± $13,077

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($73,810), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($24,219), and Retail Trade ($14,464).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,119), Retail Trade ($42,143), and Public Administration ($N/A).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Carolina.

Education

In 2023, universities in Cove Creek, NC awarded 13 degrees. The student population of Cove Creek, NC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 14 male students and 63 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cove Creek, NC are White (12 and 92.3%), followed by Unknown (1 and 7.69%), Hispanic or Latino (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Cove Creek, NC by number of degrees awarded are Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine (13 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Cove Creek, NC are Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine (13 and 100%).

The median tuition cost in Cove Creek, NC for private four year colleges is $N/A.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 77 students enrolled in Cove Creek, NC, 18.2% men and 81.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 69 records, of which 82.6% were women and 17.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

Most Common

13 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Cove Creek, NC was Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Cove Creek, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

13 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Jung Tao School of Classical Chinese Medicine with 13 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 6 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cove Creek, NC, which is 0.857 times less than the 7 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 12 degrees mean that there were 12 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 1 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Measure

In 2023, 0.995% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.855% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (2.18M), Some college (1.81M), and Bachelors Degree (1.69M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cove Creek, NC was $247,700 in 2023, which is 0.816 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $225,200 to $247,700, a 9.99% increase. The homeownership rate in Cove Creek, NC is 88.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Cove Creek, NC have an average commute time of 28.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cove Creek, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$247,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$71,374

$589

Median Property Taxes

±$185

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cove Creek, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cove Creek, NC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

88.3%

Homeownership

2023

60%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 88.3% of the housing units in Cove Creek, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 93.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cove Creek, NC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Cove Creek, NC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,898

Median Household Income

± $15,067

667

Number of Households

± 212

In 2023, the median household income of the 667 households in Cove Creek, NC grew to $53,898 from the previous year's value of $51,812.

The following chart displays the households in Cove Creek, NC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cove Creek, NC is from North Carolina.

0.467

2023 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2023, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.639% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (76%)
Worked At Home (11.1%)
Other (7%)

In 2023, 76% of workers in Cove Creek, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.1%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

28.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cove Creek, NC have a longer commute time (28.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 5.96% of the workforce in Cove Creek, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cove Creek, NC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cove Creek, NC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cove Creek, NC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cove Creek, NC (216 out of 1.53k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 16 - 17 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cove Creek, NC is Other, followed by Hispanic and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.2% of the population of Cove Creek, NC has health coverage, with 57.4% on employee plans, 8.22% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 9.2% on non-group plans, and 0.391% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in North Carolina see 1,413 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,413 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1634 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 317 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.1% were men and 46.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.3% under 18 years, 14.7% between 18 and 34 years, 43.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.1% were men and 46.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.85%

Uninsured

57.4%

Employer Coverage

8.22%

Medicaid

14.9%

Medicare

9.2%

Non-Group

0.391%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cove Creek, NC grew by 17% from 8.42% to 9.85%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cove Creek, NC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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