Buies Creek is a CDP located in Harnett County North Carolina. Buies Creek has a 2024 population of 3,697. Buies Creek is currently growing at a rate of 1.48% annually and its population has increased by 9.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,388 in 2020.
The average household income in Buies Creek is $59,714 with a poverty rate of 44.07%. The median age in Buies Creek is 21.4 years: 21.3 years for males, and 21.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Buies Creek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,030 | 84.42% |
| Black or African American | 279 | 7.77% |
| Asian | 130 | 3.62% |
| Two or more races | 77 | 2.15% |
| Other race | 54 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.53% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 987 | 2.23 | 33.5 | 66.5 |
| Non Family | 583 | 1.89 | 14.2 | 85.8 |
| Married | 322 | 2.61 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Male | 67 | 3.1 | 41.8 | 58.2 |
| Female | 15 | 3.2 | 0 | 100 |
2.62
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
33.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 100 | 8.08% |
| Associates Degree | 31 | 2.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 418 | 33.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 369 | 29.81% |
| High School Graduate | 191 | 15.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 1.21% |
| Some College | 114 | 9.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,032 | 940 | 675 |
| Black | 108 | 93 | 43 |
| Asian | 37 | 37 | 30 |
| Other Race | 35 | 35 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 35 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 81.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,615 | $39,231 | $40,152 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,389 | $85,759 | $55,104 |
| High School Graduate | $27,168 | $0 | $26,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,330 | $52,647 | $36,563 |
| Some College | $23,807 | $43,482 | $0 |
$44,330
Average Earnings
$52,647
Average Male
$36,563
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.67% of Buies Creek residents speak only English, while 6.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,781 | 793 | 44.53% |
| Asian | 124 | 84 | 67.74% |
| Black | 176 | 60 | 34.09% |
| Multiple | 36 | 18 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 14 | 17.07% |
| Native | 8 | 8 | 100% |
44.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.1%
Male Poverty Rate
49.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Buies Creek is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Buies Creek is Hispanic, with 17.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 56.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 69.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.96% |
| High School | 30.37% |
| Some College | 24.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.6% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 32.61% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,636 | $102,305 |
| Households | $42,208 | $59,714 |
| Married Families | $102,321 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,457 | $28,993 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
18.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.0%
Male Marriage Rate
17.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
115
Number of Veterans
81
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 53 |
| World War II | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 62 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 3.28% |
| Black | 22 | 8.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46%
Labor Force Participation
45.3%
Employment Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.55%
Born in Buies Creek
97.99%
Native Born
2.01%
Foreign Born
1.14%
Non Citizen
0.86%
Naturalized
97.99% of Buies Creek residents were born in the United States, with 61.55% having been born in North Carolina. 1.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,697 | 54 | 1.48% |
| 2023 | 3,643 | 54 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 3,589 | 67 | 1.9% |
| 2021 | 3,522 | 134 | 3.96% |
| 2020 | 3,388 | 803 | 31.06% |
| 2019 | 2,585 | 135 | 5.51% |
| 2018 | 2,450 | 161 | 7.03% |
| 2017 | 2,289 | 41 | 1.82% |
| 2016 | 2,248 | -420 | -15.74% |
| 2015 | 2,668 | -104 | -3.75% |
| 2014 | 2,772 | -14 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 2,786 | -131 | -4.49% |
| 2012 | 2,917 | -71 | -2.38% |
| 2011 | 2,988 | 46 | 1.56% |
| 2010 | 2,942 | 0 | 0% |