Broad Creek, North Carolina facts for kids
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Broad Creek, North Carolina
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 Broad Creek, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Carteret |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.12 sq mi (8.07 km2) |
| • Land | 3.11 sq mi (8.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,968 |
| • Density | 633.41/sq mi (244.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28570 (Newport)
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| Area code(s) | 252 |
| FIPS code | 37-08040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628615 |
Broad Creek is a community in Carteret County, North Carolina, in the United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts as a separate place for population statistics. In 2010, about 2,334 people lived there. Broad Creek is part of the larger Newport area. It uses the same ZIP code as Newport, which is 28570.
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Where is Broad Creek Located?
Broad Creek is in the western part of Carteret County. It sits on the north side of Bogue Sound. This sound is a body of water between the mainland and a barrier island. To the west of Broad Creek is the tidal inlet called Broad Creek. To the east is another inlet called Gales Creek.
Bogue Sound is separated from the Atlantic Ocean by Bogue Banks. This is a barrier island that helps protect the coast. Bogue Banks is part of North Carolina's beautiful Crystal Coast. North of the Broad Creek community, you will find the Croatan National Forest. This is a large protected forest area.
Getting Around Broad Creek
North Carolina Highway 24 goes through Broad Creek. If you drive east on this highway, you will reach Morehead City in about 12 miles. Driving west for about 8 miles will take you to Cape Carteret.
Newport is about 7 miles northeast of Broad Creek. You can get there by taking Hibbs Road. There is also 9 Mile Road, which goes north from Broad Creek. This road leads directly to Havelock, which is about 13 miles away. Broad Creek Loop Road is a street that forms a circle through the middle of the community. It is located south of Highway 24.
The Broad Creek CDP covers a total area of about 3.1 square miles (8.1 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Neighborhoods in Broad Creek
Broad Creek has several different housing areas. Some of these include Salty Shores, Croatan Colony, and Rolling Wood. Other neighborhoods are Fox Lair, Bogue Pines, and Whispering Pines. You can also find Karobi Park, Adams Harbor, Pearson Circle, Bar Harbor, and Bluewater Banks.
How Many People Live in Broad Creek?
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| 2020 | 1,968 | — | |
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The population of Broad Creek has changed over time. In 2020, the United States Census counted 1,968 people living in Broad Creek. This number helps us understand how the community is growing or changing.
Schools in Broad Creek
Broad Creek has schools for different age groups. These schools help educate the children and teens in the community.
- Bogue Sound Elementary School
- Broad Creek Middle School
- Croatan High School
