Brices Creek, North Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brices Creek, North Carolina
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 Brices Creek, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Craven |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.35 sq mi (21.62 km2) |
| • Land | 7.85 sq mi (20.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,542 |
| • Density | 451.21/sq mi (174.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-07765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402714 |
Brices Creek is a special kind of community in Craven County, North Carolina, United States. It's 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. In 2020, about 3,542 people lived there. Brices Creek is part of the larger New Bern area.
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Exploring Brices Creek's Location
Brices Creek is found right in the middle of Craven County. To the north, it's next to the Trent River. This river has tides, meaning its water level changes with the ocean. Across the river is the town of Trent Woods.
Nearby Cities and Natural Areas
The county seat, New Bern, is about 5 miles (8 km) to the northeast. To the west, Brices Creek borders the huge Croatan National Forest. This forest is in Jones County and is a great place for nature lovers. The actual waterway named Brices Creek flows through the eastern part of the community and into the Trent River.
Land and Water Area
The community covers about 8.3 square miles (21.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 7.8 square miles (20.3 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers), is water. This water includes parts of the Trent River and Brices Creek itself.
Who Lives in Brices Creek?
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| 2020 | 3,542 | — | |
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The United States Census Bureau collects information about people living in different places. This helps us understand communities better.
Brices Creek's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 United States census, there were 3,542 people living in Brices Creek. These people made up 1,381 households and 1,196 families.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of people. Here's a quick look at the racial makeup in 2020:
| Group | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 83.03% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 7.57% |
| Asian | 1.36% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.27% |
| Other groups or mixed backgrounds | 4.6% |
Population in 2010
In 2010, the population of Brices Creek was 3,073 people. This was a big increase from the year 2000! The community had slightly more females (51%) than males (49%). The average age of people living there was about 41.9 years old, which was the same as the average age for all of North Carolina.
See also
In Spanish: Brices Creek (Carolina del Norte) para niños
