Millers Creek, North Carolina facts for kids
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Millers Creek, North Carolina
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Location of Miller Creek, North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wilkes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.47 sq mi (11.59 km2) |
| • Land | 4.47 sq mi (11.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,371 ft (418 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,931 |
| • Density | 431.51/sq mi (166.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28651
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| Area code(s) | 336 |
| FIPS code | 37-43160 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403292 |
Millers Creek is a small community in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area created by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data. In 2010, about 2,112 people lived there. Millers Creek is also home to West Wilkes High School, which is one of the public high schools in Wilkes County.
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Geography of Millers Creek
Millers Creek covers a total area of about 4.5 square miles (12 km2). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the community's boundaries.
Who Lives in Millers Creek?
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| 2020 | 1,931 | — | |
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This section shares information about the people living in Millers Creek. This data comes from official counts of the population, called a census.
Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,931 people living in Millers Creek. These people lived in 747 households, and 393 of these were families.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,708 | 88.45% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 11 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.78% |
| Other/Mixed | 56 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 141 | 7.3% |
Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Millers Creek had 2,112 people. They lived in 892 households, and 621 of these were families. The community had about 469.3 inhabitants per square mile (181.2/km2) people per square mile.
Most of the people in Millers Creek were White (94.3%). About 4.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.9% of households had children under 18 years old. More than half (53.0%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.37 people. The average family had 2.81 people.
The population's age was spread out. About 22.3% were under 18. About 17.5% were 65 or older. The average age was 43.7 years.
Famous People from Millers Creek
Millers Creek has been home to some well-known individuals.
- Bobby Billings (born 1975) is a talented musician, singer, and songwriter.
- Benny Parsons was a very famous NASCAR racer. He won the NASCAR championship in 1973. After he stopped racing, he became a popular TV announcer. He talked about racing for networks like ESPN, NBC, and TBS.
See also
In Spanish: Millers Creek para niños
