Avery Creek, NC Demographics

A map of Avery Creek's Population by Race

Avery Creek, North Carolina has an estimated population of 2,887, a large increase from the 2,241 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.2% White, 20.5% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Avery Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Avery Creek has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Avery Creek, that probability was 35.2% in 2020 and 40.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Avery Creek is ranked the 266th 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). Avery Creek was ranked the 304th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Avery Creek's White Population

2,142 residents of Avery Creek, or 74.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Avery Creek is considerably higher than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Avery Creek ranks 264th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avery Creek's White population has grown by an estimated 19.7%. White residents' share of Avery Creek's population has decreased from 79.9% to 74.2%.

Avery Creek is less White than neighboring Bent Creek (99.2% White), Royal Pines (90.7% White), Fletcher (80.6% White), Biltmore Forest (97.2% White), and Mills River (79.9% White).

Avery Creek's Black Population

593 residents of Avery Creek, or 20.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Avery Creek is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Avery Creek ranks 540th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avery Creek's Black population has grown by an estimated 517.7%. Black residents' share of Avery Creek's population has increased from 4.3% to 20.5%.

Avery Creek is more Black than neighboring Bent Creek (0.1% Black), Royal Pines (0.8% Black), Fletcher (2.5% Black), Biltmore Forest (0.2% Black), and Mills River (1.9% Black).

Avery Creek's Asian Population

14 residents of Avery Creek, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Avery Creek is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Avery Creek ranks 20th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avery Creek's Asian population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. Asian residents' share of Avery Creek's population has decreased from 6.2% to 0.5%.

Avery Creek is more Asian than neighboring Bent Creek (0% Asian), and Biltmore Forest (0% Asian). Avery Creek is less Asian than neighboring Fletcher (3.9% Asian), and Mills River (4.5% Asian).

Avery Creek's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Avery Creek, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Avery Creek is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Avery Creek ranks 448th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avery Creek's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 96.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Avery Creek's population has decreased from 5.0% to 0.1%.

Avery Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Bent Creek (0.7% Hispanic), Royal Pines (3.1% Hispanic), Fletcher (8.5% Hispanic), Biltmore Forest (1.8% Hispanic), and Mills River (8.9% Hispanic).

Avery Creek's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Avery Creek, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Avery Creek is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Avery Creek ranks 682nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avery Creek's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Avery Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Avery Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bent Creek (0% Native American/Other), Royal Pines (0.2% Native American/Other), and Biltmore Forest (0% Native American/Other). Avery Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fletcher (1.6% Native American/Other), and Mills River (0.5% Native American/Other).

Avery Creek's Multiracial Population

125 residents of Avery Creek, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Avery Creek is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Avery Creek ranks 247th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Avery Creek's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 30.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Avery Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Avery Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Bent Creek (0% Multiracial), Fletcher (2.9% Multiracial), and Biltmore Forest (0.8% Multiracial). Avery Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Royal Pines (4.7% Multiracial), and Mills River (4.4% 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.