Buies Creek, NC

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Buies Creek Overview

3,589
TOTAL POPULATION
1,842
MALE POPULATION
1,747
FEMALE POPULATION
105.44
MALES / 100 FEMALES
94.84
FEMALES / 100 MALES
21.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$18,595
PER CAPITA INCOME
$93,636
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$42,208
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
34.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
65.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.57
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,569
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
46.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
1.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Buies Creek Zip Codes

Race in Buies Creek

The most populous races in Buies Creek are White / Caucasian (3,030 | 84.4%), Black / African American (279 | 7.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (191 | 5.3%).
Race in Buies Creek
Race# Population% Population
Asian1303.6%
Black / African American2797.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1915.3%
Native / Alaskan190.5%
White / Caucasian3,03084.4%
Two or more Races772.1%
Some other Race541.5%
Total3,589100.0%

Ancestry in Buies Creek

The most populous ancestries reported in Buies Creek are German (416 | 11.6%), English (339 | 9.5%), Scottish (262 | 7.3%), Polish (223 | 6.2%), and Irish (222 | 6.2%), together accounting for 40.7% of all Buies Creek residents.
Ancestry in Buies Creek
Ancestry# Population% Population
African320.9%
Albanian180.5%
American892.5%
Bhutanese200.6%
British701.9%
Burmese300.8%
Canadian280.8%
Central American60.2%
Central American Indian80.2%
Choctaw110.3%
Colombian240.7%
Dutch70.2%
Eastern European10.0%
English3399.5%
European100.3%
French501.4%
French Canadian70.2%
German41611.6%
Greek250.7%
Guyanese90.3%
Indian (Asian)60.2%
Irish2226.2%
Italian1193.3%
Korean180.5%
Macedonian361.0%
Mexican611.7%
Norwegian250.7%
Polish2236.2%
Portuguese80.2%
Puerto Rican210.6%
Salvadoran60.2%
Scandinavian120.3%
Scotch-Irish501.4%
Scottish2627.3%
South American240.7%
Spaniard30.1%
Sri Lankan631.8%
Subsaharan African320.9%
Swedish381.1%
Swiss130.4%
Thai210.6%
Welsh290.8%
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Immigrants in Buies Creek

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Buies Creek came from Latin America (27 | 0.7%), Colombia (21 | 0.6%), Europe (21 | 0.6%), South America (21 | 0.6%), and Albania (18 | 0.5%), together accounting for 3.0% of all Buies Creek residents.
Immigrants in Buies Creek
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Albania180.5%
Asia170.5%
Canada70.2%
Central America60.2%
Colombia210.6%
Eastern Europe180.5%
El Salvador60.2%
Europe210.6%
India100.3%
Latin America270.7%
Philippines70.2%
South America210.6%
South Central Asia100.3%
South Eastern Asia70.2%
Southern Europe30.1%
Spain30.1%
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Sex and Age in Buies Creek

Sex and Age in Buies Creek

The most populous age groups in Buies Creek are 15 to 19 Years (667 | 36.2%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (790 | 45.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Buies Creek
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (1.6%)20 (1.1%)
5 to 9 Years7 (0.4%)48 (2.8%)
10 to 14 Years36 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years667 (36.2%)283 (16.2%)
20 to 24 Years470 (25.5%)790 (45.2%)
25 to 29 Years184 (10.0%)202 (11.6%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)77 (4.4%)
35 to 39 Years105 (5.7%)24 (1.4%)
40 to 44 Years79 (4.3%)10 (0.6%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)54 (3.1%)
50 to 54 Years40 (2.2%)65 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years48 (2.6%)70 (4.0%)
60 to 64 Years59 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 69 Years36 (1.9%)30 (1.7%)
70 to 74 Years36 (1.9%)27 (1.5%)
75 to 79 Years13 (0.7%)7 (0.4%)
80 to 84 Years7 (0.4%)15 (0.9%)
85 Years and over25 (1.4%)25 (1.4%)
Total1,842 (100.0%)1,747 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Buies Creek

Median Family Size in Buies Creek

The median family size in Buies Creek is 2.62 persons per family, with single male/father families (67 | 16.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.78 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (15 | 3.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.20 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Buies Creek
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple322 (79.7%)2.61
Single Male/Father67 (16.6%)2.78
Single Female/Mother15 (3.7%)2.20
Total Families404 (100.0%)2.62

Median Household Size in Buies Creek

The median household size in Buies Creek is 2.23 persons per household, with single female/mother households (15 | 1.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.2 persons per household. non-family households (583 | 59.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.89 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Buies Creek
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple322 (32.6%)2.61
Single Male/Father67 (6.8%)3.10
Single Female/Mother15 (1.5%)3.20
Non-family583 (59.1%)1.89
Total Households987 (100.0%)2.23

Household Size by Marriage Status in Buies Creek

Out of a total of 987 households in Buies Creek, 404 (40.9%) are family households, while 583 (59.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 218, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 385.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Buies Creek
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-385 (39.0%)
2-Person Households218 (22.1%)110 (11.1%)
3-Person Households94 (9.5%)88 (8.9%)
4-Person Households92 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total404 (40.9%)583 (59.1%)

Female Fertility in Buies Creek

Fertility by Age in Buies Creek

Female Fertility by Age in Buies Creek
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Buies Creek

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Buies Creek
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Buies Creek

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Buies Creek
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Buies Creek

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Buies Creek
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Buies Creek

Income Overview in Buies Creek

Per Capita Income in Buies Creek is $18,595, while median incomes of families and households are $93,636 and $42,208 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,589$18,595
Median Family Income404$93,636
Mean Family Income404$102,305
Median Household Income987$42,208
Mean Household Income987$59,714
Income Deficit404$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,58934.71%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,58965.29¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,5890.57

Earnings by Sex in Buies Creek

Average Earnings in Buies Creek are $8,686, $9,360 for men and $6,111 for women, a difference of 34.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Buies Creek
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,284 (56.4%)$9,360
Female992 (43.6%)$6,111
Total2,276 (100.0%)$8,686

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Buies Creek

The most common earnings brackets in Buies Creek are $2,499 or less for men (276 | 21.5%) and $2,499 or less for women (359 | 36.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Buies Creek
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less276 (21.5%)359 (36.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99978 (6.1%)105 (10.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49999 (7.7%)72 (7.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999254 (19.8%)60 (6.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49964 (5.0%)13 (1.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99920 (1.6%)31 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49917 (1.3%)51 (5.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9997 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49922 (1.7%)17 (1.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99910 (0.8%)33 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,99974 (5.8%)55 (5.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)19 (1.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99927 (2.1%)12 (1.2%)
$40,000 to $44,99942 (3.3%)59 (5.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99957 (4.4%)20 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99968 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99918 (1.4%)36 (3.6%)
$65,000 to $74,99931 (2.4%)21 (2.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99952 (4.1%)10 (1.0%)
$100,000+68 (5.3%)19 (1.9%)
Total1,284 (100.0%)992 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Buies Creek

Average earnings in Buies Creek are $52,647 for men and $36,563 for women, a difference of 30.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,759, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $39,231. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,104, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $26,625.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Buies Creek
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$43,482$0
Bachelor's Degree$39,231$40,152
Graduate Degree$85,759$55,104
Total$52,647$36,563

Family Income in Buies Creek

Family Income Brackets in Buies Creek

According to the Buies Creek family income data, there are 93 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.0% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Buies Creek
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000153.7%
$10,000 to $14,999399.7%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999286.9%
$35,000 to $49,99961.5%
$50,000 to $74,9999323.0%
$75,000 to $99,999276.7%
$100,000 to $149,9998521.0%
$150,000 to $199,9999323.0%
$200,000+184.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Buies Creek

2-person families (252 | 62.4%) account for the highest median family income in Buies Creek with $101,964 per family, while 2-person families (252 | 62.4%) have the highest median income of $50,982 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Buies Creek
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families252 (62.4%)$101,964
3-Person Families60 (14.8%)$0
4-Person Families92 (22.8%)$0
5-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total404 (100.0%)$93,636

Family Income by Number of Earners in Buies Creek

Family Income by Number of Earners in Buies Creek
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners84 (20.8%)$0
1 Earner116 (28.7%)$0
2 Earners204 (50.5%)$101,429
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total404 (100.0%)$93,636

Household Income in Buies Creek

Household Income Brackets in Buies Creek

With 278 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Buies Creek, accounting for 28.2% of all households. In contrast, only 18 households (1.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Buies Creek
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00027828.2%
$10,000 to $14,999909.1%
$15,000 to $24,999515.2%
$25,000 to $34,999363.6%
$35,000 to $49,999707.1%
$50,000 to $74,99918118.3%
$75,000 to $99,999656.6%
$100,000 to $149,999858.6%
$150,000 to $199,99911311.4%
$200,000+181.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Buies Creek

The median household income in Buies Creek is $42,208, with the highest median household income of $49,196 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 416 households (42.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 158 households (16.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Buies Creek
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years280 (28.4%)$8,909
25 to 44 Years416 (42.1%)$49,196
45 to 64 Years158 (16.0%)$0
65+ Years133 (13.5%)$0
Total987 (100.0%)$42,208

Poverty in Buies Creek

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Buies Creek

With 38.1% poverty level for males and 49.2% for females among the residents of Buies Creek, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 38 males (100.0%) and 425 females (90.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Buies Creek
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)10 (50.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years179 (64.4%)425 (90.2%)
25 to 34 Years106 (57.6%)75 (26.9%)
35 to 44 Years39 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)12 (10.1%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)58 (82.9%)
65 to 74 Years27 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total389 (38.1%)580 (49.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Buies Creek

According to the poverty statistics in Buies Creek, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Buies Creek
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (100.0%)10 (50.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years7 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years99 (35.6%)46 (9.8%)
25 to 34 Years78 (42.4%)204 (73.1%)
35 to 44 Years145 (78.8%)34 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years40 (100.0%)107 (89.9%)
55 to 64 Years107 (100.0%)12 (17.1%)
65 to 74 Years45 (62.5%)57 (100.0%)
75 Years and over45 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)
Total632 (61.9%)598 (50.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Buies Creek

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Buies Creek show that 4.7% or 15 of the total 322 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.0%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.2%, which includes 7 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Buies Creek
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children215 (96.9%)7 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children92 (92.0%)8 (8.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total307 (95.3%)15 (4.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Buies Creek

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Buies Creek
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children39 (58.2%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (58.2%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Buies Creek

The poverty data for Buies Creek shows that 15 of the married-couple family households (4.7%) and 39 of the single-parent households (47.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (8.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 household (47.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Buies Creek
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children7 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children8 (8.0%)39 (47.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (4.7%)39 (47.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Buies Creek

Employment by Class of Employer in Buies Creek

Among the 1,470 employed individuals in Buies Creek, private company employees (1,012 | 68.8%), local government employees (142 | 9.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (141 | 9.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Buies Creek
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,01268.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)735.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations1419.6%
Local Government Employees1429.7%
State Government Employees805.4%
Federal Government Employees221.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,470100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Buies Creek

According to the labor force statistics for Buies Creek, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,410), 46.0% or 1,569 individuals are in the labor force, with 1.4% or 22 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 60 to 64 years, with 100.0% or 59 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 4.9% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Buies Creek
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years453 (49.7%)22 (4.9%)
20 to 24 Years435 (34.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years206 (53.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years33 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years179 (82.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years112 (70.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years38 (32.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years45 (34.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,569 (46.0%)22 (1.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Buies Creek

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Buies Creek
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School46 (46.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma103 (56.3%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree74 (62.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher404 (65.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total627 (61.7%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Buies Creek

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Buies Creek are Community & Social Service (301 | 19.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (173 | 11.2%), Management (143 | 9.3%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (111 | 7.2%), and Education Instruction & Library (108 | 7.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Buies Creek

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Buies Creek, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (55.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (53.8%), and Health Technologists (46.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Buies Creek
OccupationMaleFemale
Management90 (62.9%)53 (37.1%)
Business & Financial8 (44.4%)10 (55.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 195 (64.8%)106 (35.2%)
Education, Arts & Media23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support38 (64.4%)21 (35.6%)
Education Instruction & Library73 (67.6%)35 (32.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment61 (54.9%)50 (45.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating80 (46.2%)93 (53.8%)
Health Technologists41 (53.2%)36 (46.8%)
Total (Category)403 (60.6%)262 (39.4%)
Total (Overall)894 (57.9%)651 (42.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Buies Creek are Food Preparation & Serving (216 | 14.0%), Personal Care & Service (183 | 11.8%), Security & Protection (52 | 3.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (52 | 3.4%).
Services Occupations in Buies Creek

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Buies Creek, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (86.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (49.5%), and Security & Protection (40.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (59.6%), Firefighting & Prevention (59.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Buies Creek
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection21 (40.4%)31 (59.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention21 (40.4%)31 (59.6%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving107 (49.5%)109 (50.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service158 (86.3%)25 (13.7%)
Total (Category)286 (63.4%)165 (36.6%)
Total (Overall)894 (57.9%)651 (42.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Buies Creek are Sales & Related (110 | 7.1%), and Office & Administration (81 | 5.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Buies Creek

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Buies Creek
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related26 (23.6%)84 (76.4%)
Office & Administration12 (14.8%)69 (85.2%)
Total (Category)38 (19.9%)153 (80.1%)
Total (Overall)894 (57.9%)651 (42.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Buies Creek are Construction & Extraction (25 | 1.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Buies Creek

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Buies Creek
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)894 (57.9%)651 (42.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Buies Creek are Material Moving (104 | 6.7%), Transportation (67 | 4.3%), and Production (39 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Buies Creek

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Buies Creek
OccupationMaleFemale
Production28 (71.8%)11 (28.2%)
Transportation57 (85.1%)10 (14.9%)
Material Moving54 (51.9%)50 (48.1%)
Total (Category)139 (66.2%)71 (33.8%)
Total (Overall)894 (57.9%)651 (42.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Buies Creek

Employment Industries in Buies Creek

The major employment industries in Buies Creek include Educational Services (375 | 24.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (333 | 21.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (190 | 12.3%), Retail Trade (116 | 7.5%), and Manufacturing (98 | 6.3%).
Employment Industries in Buies Creek

Employment Industries by Sex in Buies Creek

The Buies Creek industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (64.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Buies Creek
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing59 (60.2%)39 (39.8%)
Wholesale Trade53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade83 (71.6%)33 (28.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Information22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing13 (68.4%)6 (31.6%)
Professional & Scientific65 (75.6%)21 (24.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services256 (68.3%)119 (31.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance68 (35.8%)122 (64.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation65 (67.7%)31 (32.3%)
Accommodation & Food Services122 (36.6%)211 (63.4%)
Public Administration49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total894 (57.9%)651 (42.1%)

Education in Buies Creek

School Enrollment in Buies Creek

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,340 students in Buies Creek are college / undergraduate (1,773 | 75.8%), graduate / professional (405 | 17.3%), and high school (115 | 4.9%).
School Enrollment in Buies Creek
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten401.7%
Elementary School70.3%
Middle School00.0%
High School1154.9%
College / Undergraduate1,77375.8%
Graduate / Professional40517.3%
Total2,340100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Buies Creek

Out of a total of 2,340 students who are enrolled in schools in Buies Creek, 2,022 (86.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 318 (13.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 178 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 47 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Buies Creek
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds48 (57.1%)36 (42.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds106 (12.2%)760 (87.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds82 (7.3%)1,047 (92.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)178 (100.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total318 (13.6%)2,022 (86.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Buies Creek

Education (159 | 19.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (120 | 14.5%), arts & humanities (103 | 12.4%), science & technology (101 | 12.2%), and social sciences (69 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 829 individuals in Buies Creek who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Buies Creek
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics60.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural12014.5%
Physical & Health Sciences344.1%
Psychology121.5%
Social Sciences698.3%
Engineering313.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology10112.2%
Business637.6%
Education15919.2%
Literature & Languages657.8%
Liberal Arts & History354.2%
Visual & Performing Arts121.5%
Communications192.3%
Arts & Humanities10312.4%
Total829100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Buies Creek

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Buies Creek

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Buies Creek are males with 2 vehicles (225, accounting for 40.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (97, making up 49.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Buies Creek
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle11 (2.0%)10 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle104 (18.8%)142 (31.1%)
2 Vehicles225 (40.8%)97 (21.3%)
3 Vehicles212 (38.4%)207 (45.4%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total552 (100.0%)456 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Buies Creek

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Buies Creek are 20 to 24 minutes (256 commuters, 17.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (214 commuters, 14.9%), and 15 to 19 minutes (205 commuters, 14.3%).
Commute Time in Buies Creek
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1319.1%
5 to 9 Minutes18913.2%
10 to 14 Minutes21414.9%
15 to 19 Minutes20514.3%
20 to 24 Minutes25617.9%
25 to 29 Minutes735.1%
30 to 34 Minutes1107.7%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes30.2%
45 to 59 Minutes906.3%
60 to 89 Minutes1077.5%
90 or more Minutes533.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Buies Creek

The most common commute times in Buies Creek are 20 to 24 minutes (190 commuters, 23.5%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (146 commuters, 23.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Buies Creek
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes86 (10.6%)45 (7.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes49 (6.1%)140 (22.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes68 (8.4%)146 (23.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes165 (20.4%)40 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes190 (23.5%)66 (10.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes47 (5.8%)26 (4.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes36 (4.5%)74 (11.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (0.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes38 (4.7%)52 (8.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes95 (11.8%)12 (1.9%)
90 or more Minutes34 (4.2%)19 (3.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Buies Creek

The most frequent times of departure to work in Buies Creek are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (236, 29.2%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (149, 23.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Buies Creek
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM37 (4.6%)19 (3.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM58 (7.2%)27 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM53 (6.6%)42 (6.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM41 (5.1%)39 (6.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7 (0.9%)34 (5.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM70 (8.7%)48 (7.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM62 (7.7%)57 (9.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM78 (9.7%)20 (3.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM13 (1.6%)97 (15.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM58 (7.2%)39 (6.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM46 (5.7%)14 (2.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM236 (29.2%)149 (23.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM49 (6.1%)38 (6.1%)
Total808 (100.0%)623 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Buies Creek

Occupancy by Ownership in Buies Creek

Of the total 987 dwellings in Buies Creek, owner-occupied units account for 331 (33.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 656 (66.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Buies Creek
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units33133.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units65666.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units987100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Buies Creek

Occupancy by Household Size in Buies Creek
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household38539.0%
2-Person Household32833.2%
3-Person Household18218.4%
4+ Person Household929.3%
Total Housing Units987100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Buies Creek

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Buies Creek
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household71 (18.4%)314 (81.6%)
2-Person Household127 (38.7%)201 (61.3%)
3-Person Household41 (22.5%)141 (77.5%)
4+ Person Household92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units331 (33.5%)656 (66.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Buies Creek

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Buies Creek
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School7 (7.0%)93 (93.0%)
High School Diploma46 (52.9%)41 (47.1%)
College/Associate Degree71 (37.8%)117 (62.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher207 (33.8%)405 (66.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Buies Creek

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Buies Creek
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years54555.2%
35 to 44 Years15115.3%
45 to 54 Years616.2%
55 to 64 Years979.8%
65 to 74 Years808.1%
75 to 84 Years282.8%
85 Years and Over252.5%
Total987100.0%

Housing Finances in Buies Creek

Median Income by Occupancy in Buies Creek

Median Income by Occupancy in Buies Creek
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied331 (33.5%)$85,417
Renter-Occupied656 (66.5%)$14,467
Average987 (100.0%)$42,208

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Buies Creek

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Buies Creek
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)160 (24.4%)
$5,000 to $9,99927 (8.2%)91 (13.9%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)90 (13.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)19 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)32 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)36 (5.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99928 (8.5%)42 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999102 (30.8%)79 (12.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99927 (8.2%)38 (5.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99916 (4.8%)69 (10.5%)
$150,000 or more131 (39.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total331 (100.0%)656 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Buies Creek

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Buies Creek
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49935 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799141 (42.6%)60 (9.1%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)190 (29.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49976 (23.0%)277 (42.2%)
$1,500 to $1,99931 (9.4%)55 (8.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49939 (11.8%)34 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9999 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total331 (100.0%)656 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Buies Creek

Housing Structures in Buies Creek

Housing Structures in Buies Creek
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached34134.5%
Single Unit, Attached13313.5%
2 Unit Apartments505.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments12212.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments14314.5%
10 or more Apartments838.4%
Mobile Home / Other11511.7%
Total987100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Buies Creek

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Buies Creek
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached268 (78.6%)73 (21.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)133 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)122 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)143 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)83 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other63 (54.8%)52 (45.2%)
Total331 (33.5%)656 (66.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Buies Creek

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Buies Creek
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)7 (1.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)173 (26.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms70 (21.1%)423 (64.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms59 (17.8%)33 (5.0%)
8 or more Rooms202 (61.0%)20 (3.0%)
Total331 (100.0%)656 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Buies Creek

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Buies Creek
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas87 (26.3%)106 (16.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas17 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity227 (68.6%)550 (83.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total331 (100.0%)656 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Buies Creek

Household Vehicle Usage in Buies Creek
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle10 (3.0%)39 (5.9%)
1 Vehicle63 (19.0%)275 (41.9%)
2 Vehicles156 (47.1%)215 (32.8%)
3 or more Vehicles102 (30.8%)127 (19.4%)
Total331 (100.0%)656 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Buies Creek

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Buies Creek

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units168163
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income$57,786$95
Monthly Housing Costs$565$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Buies Creek

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Buies Creek
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00074 (44.1%)8 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99927 (16.1%)38 (23.3%)
$300,000 to $499,99967 (39.9%)117 (71.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total168 (100.0%)163 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Buies Creek

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Buies Creek
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00027 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99928 (16.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99960 (35.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (6.6%)42 (25.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (3.6%)16 (9.8%)
$150,000 or more36 (21.4%)10 (6.1%)
Total168 (100.0%)163 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Buies Creek

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Buies Creek
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x74 (44.1%)160,099 (98,220.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x42 (25.0%)53 (32.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)67 (41.1%)
4.0x or more52 (30.9%)30 (18.4%)
Total168 (100.0%)163 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Buies Creek

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Buies Creek
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80090 (53.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)8 (4.9%)
$800 to $1,49978 (46.4%)38 (23.3%)
Total168 (100.0%)163 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Buies Creek

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buies Creek

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buies Creek
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years656 (96.6%)23 (3.4%)
19 to 25 Years1,578 (92.2%)133 (7.8%)
26 to 34 Years325 (97.6%)8 (2.4%)
35 to 44 Years218 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years159 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years119 (67.2%)58 (32.8%)
65 to 74 Years129 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,367 (93.8%)222 (6.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Buies Creek

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Buies Creek
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen656 (96.6%)23 (3.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,578 (92.2%)133 (7.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Buies Creek

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Buies Creek
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000795 (83.8%)154 (16.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999159 (90.9%)16 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999384 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999168 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over523 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buies Creek

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Buies Creek
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 683 (91.2%)8 (8.8%)
6 to 18 Years42 (6.2%)614 (90.4%)
19 to 25 Years137 (8.0%)1,441 (84.2%)
25 to 34 Years74 (22.2%)275 (82.6%)
35 to 44 Years67 (30.7%)151 (69.3%)
45 to 54 Years49 (30.8%)159 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years12 (6.8%)119 (67.2%)
65 to 74 Years129 (100.0%)47 (36.4%)
75 Years and over92 (100.0%)92 (100.0%)
Total685 (19.1%)2,906 (81.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Buies Creek

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Buies Creek
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)23 (24.5%)
18 to 34 Years77 (6.0%)58 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years59 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years27 (37.5%)22 (38.6%)
75 Years and over31 (68.9%)40 (85.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Buies Creek

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Buies Creek: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years20 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years27 (37.5%)22 (38.6%)
75 Years and over31 (68.9%)15 (31.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Buies Creek: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)25 (53.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Buies Creek: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)13 (13.8%)
18 to 34 Years77 (6.0%)15 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years27 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Buies Creek: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)36 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years39 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over25 (55.6%)8 (17.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Buies Creek: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Buies Creek

Computing Device Access in Buies Creek

Computing Device Access in Buies Creek
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop89290.4%
Smartphone96297.5%
Tablet63664.4%
No Computing Device00.0%
Total987100.0%

Internet Access in Buies Creek

Internet Access in Buies Creek
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home74875.8%
Cellular Data Only12412.6%
Satellite Internet767.7%
No Internet10710.8%
Total987100.0%

Buies Creek Summary

Buies Creek is a small unincorporated community located in Harnett County, North Carolina. It is situated in the heart of the Sandhills region of the state, approximately 25 miles south of Fayetteville and 40 miles north of Raleigh. The town is home to Campbell University, a private Baptist university founded in 1887.

History

The area that is now Buies Creek was originally inhabited by the Tuscarora Indians. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s, and the town was officially established in 1887 when the Buies Creek Academy was founded. The academy was later renamed Campbell University in honor of its founder, James Archibald Campbell.
The town of Buies Creek was incorporated in 1901, and the population grew steadily throughout the 20th century. The town was home to several businesses, including a cotton mill, a sawmill, and a gristmill. The town also had a post office, a bank, and a general store.

Geography

Buies Creek is located in the Sandhills region of North Carolina, approximately 25 miles south of Fayetteville and 40 miles north of Raleigh. The town is situated in the Cape Fear River basin, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The town is located at an elevation of approximately 200 feet above sea level.
The climate in Buies Creek is humid subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 45 inches.

Economy

The economy of Buies Creek is largely driven by Campbell University, which is the town’s largest employer. The university employs over 1,000 people, and provides a variety of services to the community, including healthcare, education, and research.
In addition to the university, Buies Creek is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services. The town is also home to a number of agricultural operations, including farms, nurseries, and greenhouses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Buies Creek was 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 15.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.2% Asian, and 3.6% from other races. The median household income was $37,917, and the median age was 33.

Conclusion

Buies Creek is a small unincorporated community located in Harnett County, North Carolina. It is situated in the heart of the Sandhills region of the state, and is home to Campbell University, a private Baptist university founded in 1887. The town’s economy is largely driven by the university, and the population is diverse, with a median age of 33 and a median household income of $37,917.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Buies Creek?
Total Population of Buies Creek is 3,589.
What is the Total Male Population of Buies Creek?
Total Male Population of Buies Creek is 1,842.
What is the Total Female Population of Buies Creek?
Total Female Population of Buies Creek is 1,747.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Buies Creek?
There are 105.44 Males per 100 Females in Buies Creek.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Buies Creek?
There are 94.84 Females per 100 Males in Buies Creek.
What is the Median Population Age in Buies Creek?
Median Population Age in Buies Creek is 21.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Buies Creek
Average Family Size in Buies Creek is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Buies Creek
Average Household Size in Buies Creek is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Buies Creek?
Per Capita income in Buies Creek is $18,595.
What is the Median Family Income in Buies Creek?
Median Family Income in Buies Creek is $93,636.
What is the Median Household income in Buies Creek?
Median Household Income in Buies Creek is $42,208.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Buies Creek?
Income or Wage Gap in Buies Creek is 34.7%.
Women in Buies Creek earn 65.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Buies Creek?
Inequality or Gini Index in Buies Creek is 0.57.
How Large is the Labor Force in Buies Creek?
There are 1,569 People in the Labor Forcein in Buies Creek.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Buies Creek?
46.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Buies Creek.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Buies Creek?
Unemployment Rate in Buies Creek is 1.4%.