Anderson Creek, NC Demographics

A map of Anderson Creek's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,296	6,820	45.2%	50.0%
Black	3,884	3,577	27.9%	26.2%
Hispanic	2,395	1,777	17.2%	13.0%
Multiracial	810	924	5.8%	6.8%
Asian	285	251	2.0%	1.8%
Native American/Other	257	287	1.8%	2.1%

Anderson Creek, North Carolina has an estimated population of 13,927, a slight increase from the 13,636 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.2% White, 27.9% Black, 17.2% Hispanic, 5.8% Multiracial, 2.0% Asian, and 1.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Anderson Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Anderson Creek has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Anderson Creek, that probability was 65.9% in 2020 and 68.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Anderson Creek is ranked the 76th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Anderson Creek was ranked the 76th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Anderson Creek's White Population

6,296 residents of Anderson Creek, or 45.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Anderson Creek is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Anderson Creek ranks 569th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson Creek's White population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Anderson Creek's population has decreased from 50.0% to 45.2%.

Anderson Creek is more White than neighboring Spring Lake (34% White), and Fayetteville (34.2% White). Anderson Creek is less White than neighboring Spout Springs (51.9% White), Mamers (89.4% White), and Bunnlevel (60.4% White).

Anderson Creek's Black Population

3,884 residents of Anderson Creek, or 27.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Anderson Creek is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Anderson Creek ranks 218th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson Creek's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.6%. Black residents' share of Anderson Creek's population has increased from 26.2% to 27.9%.

Anderson Creek is more Black than neighboring Spout Springs (18.5% Black), and Mamers (0% Black). Anderson Creek is less Black than neighboring Spring Lake (34.2% Black), Fayetteville (41.5% Black), and Bunnlevel (39.1% Black).

Anderson Creek's Asian Population

285 residents of Anderson Creek, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Anderson Creek is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Anderson Creek ranks 135th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson Creek's Asian population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. Asian residents' share of Anderson Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Anderson Creek is more Asian than neighboring Spout Springs (0.9% Asian), Mamers (0% Asian), and Bunnlevel (0% Asian). Anderson Creek is less Asian than neighboring Spring Lake (2.2% Asian), and Fayetteville (3% Asian).

Anderson Creek's Hispanic Population

2,395 residents of Anderson Creek, or 17.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Anderson Creek is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Anderson Creek ranks 136th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson Creek's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Anderson Creek's population has increased from 13.0% to 17.2%.

Anderson Creek is more Hispanic than neighboring Spout Springs (14.9% Hispanic), Mamers (10.6% Hispanic), Fayetteville (13.1% Hispanic), and Bunnlevel (0% Hispanic). Anderson Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Spring Lake (17.8% Hispanic).

Anderson Creek's Native American/Other Population

257 residents of Anderson Creek, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Anderson Creek is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Anderson Creek ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson Creek's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Anderson Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Anderson Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mamers (0% Native American/Other), and Bunnlevel (0.5% Native American/Other). Anderson Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spout Springs (4% Native American/Other), Spring Lake (2.8% Native American/Other), and Fayetteville (2% Native American/Other).

Anderson Creek's Multiracial Population

810 residents of Anderson Creek, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Anderson Creek is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Anderson Creek ranks 47th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anderson Creek's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Anderson Creek's population has decreased from 6.8% to 5.8%.

Anderson Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Mamers (0% Multiracial), and Bunnlevel (0% Multiracial). Anderson Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Spout Springs (9.7% Multiracial), Spring Lake (9% Multiracial), and Fayetteville (6.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.