Sandy Creek, North Carolina facts for kids
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Sandy Creek, North Carolina
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 Sandy Creek, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Brunswick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.43 sq mi (3.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.43 sq mi (3.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 248 |
| • Density | 173.91/sq mi (67.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28451
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-59090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407284 |
Sandy Creek is a small town located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 248 people lived there. It is part of the larger Wilmington area, which is a big city nearby.
Geography of Sandy Creek
Sandy Creek is found in the northern part of Brunswick County. Two main roads, U.S. Routes 74 and 76, run along the northern edge of the town. These roads are also known as the Andrew Jackson Highway.
If you travel east on these roads, you'll reach Wilmington in about 13 miles (21 km). If you go west, you'll get to Whiteville in about 33 miles (53 km).
The United States Census Bureau says that Sandy Creek covers a total area of about 1.43 square miles (3.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People in Sandy Creek
Sandy Creek is a small community. The number of people living in the town has changed a bit over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 243 | — | |
| 2000 | 246 | 1.2% | |
| 2010 | 260 | 5.7% | |
| 2020 | 248 | −4.6% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 246 people living in Sandy Creek. These people lived in 91 different homes, and 64 of these were families. The town had about 105 housing units.
Most of the people in Sandy Creek were White (91.87%). A smaller number were African American (5.69%), or from other backgrounds. About 2.03% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (40.7%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (57.1%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.70 people, and the average family had about 3.23 people.
The age of people in Sandy Creek varied. About 28.0% were under 18 years old. About 31.7% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 34 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Sandy Creek was $33,333 per year. For families, the average income was $40,625 per year. A small number of families (9.0%) and people (8.5%) lived below the poverty line. This included 13.9% of those under 18.
See also
In Spanish: Sandy Creek (Carolina del Norte) para niños
