Anderson Creek, North Carolina facts for kids
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Anderson Creek, North Carolina
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 Anderson Creek, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
Anderson Creek, North Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Harnett |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.56 sq mi (50.65 km2) |
| • Land | 19.50 sq mi (50.50 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 13,636 |
| • Density | 699.35/sq mi (270.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2805281 |
Anderson Creek is a community in Harnett County, North Carolina. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. The United States Census Bureau defines these areas for counting people.
In the 2020 United States census, Anderson Creek had 13,636 people. It is the biggest community in Harnett County.
Anderson Creek is part of a larger area called the Anderson Creek, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area. This area is also included in the Raleigh-Durham-Cary Combined Statistical Area, which is a big region with many cities and towns.
This community is about 7 miles north of Spring Lake, North Carolina. It is also close to Pope Field and Fort Liberty, which are important military bases.
People are currently talking about making Anderson Creek an official town. If this happens, it would get its own post office. Right now, most people in Anderson Creek use Spring Lake addresses. The Harnett County Sheriff's department handles law enforcement here. Anderson Creek Emergency Services provides fire and emergency help.
Anderson Creek is growing quickly. This growth is partly because more military families are moving to nearby Fort Liberty. Also, a famous golf course called Anderson Creek Club has brought more people to the area.
Population and People
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| 2020 | 13,636 | — | |
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In 2020, Anderson Creek had a population of 13,636 people. The community is very diverse. About half of the people are White. A large number are Black or African American. There are also people from Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander backgrounds. Many residents are of mixed race. About 13% of the population is Hispanic or Latino. People of Hispanic or Latino background can be of any race.
Anderson Creek Club
The Anderson Creek Club is a special neighborhood built around a golf course. It is a fancy, gated community located north of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
The club has a golf course designed by Davis Love III, a famous golfer. When it opened in 2001, many people said it was the "best new course in North Carolina." Golf Digest magazine gave it a high rating of 4 1/2 Stars. The community also has a charter school for its residents.
Schools
Students in Anderson Creek attend schools in the Harnett County school system. The local schools include:
- South Harnett Elementary
- Anderson Creek Primary
- Overhills High
- Overhills Middle
- Overhills Elementary
See also
In Spanish: Anderson Creek (Carolina del Norte) para niños
