Walnut Creek, North Carolina facts for kids
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Walnut Creek, North Carolina
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 Walnut Creek, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.43 sq mi (6.30 km2) |
| • Land | 2.13 sq mi (5.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.31 sq mi (0.80 km2) |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
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| • Total | 1,084 |
| • Density | 509.88/sq mi (196.88/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
27534
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| Area code(s) | 919 |
| FIPS code | 37-70820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2407566 |
Walnut Creek is a small village located in Wayne County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2010, about 835 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 1,084. It is part of the larger Goldsboro area, which is a Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village is well-known for its Walnut Creek Country Club.
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Exploring Walnut Creek's Location
Walnut Creek covers about 2.43 square miles (6.30 square kilometers) in total. Most of this area, about 2.13 square miles (5.51 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.31 square miles (0.80 square kilometers), is water.
Understanding Walnut Creek's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 343 | — | |
| 1990 | 623 | 81.6% | |
| 2000 | 859 | 37.9% | |
| 2010 | 835 | −2.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,084 | 29.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 859 people living in Walnut Creek. These people lived in 322 households, and 293 of these were families. Most of the people living in the village were White (95.23%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents.
About 33.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (87.6%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.67 people. The average family had about 2.80 people.
The median age in the village was 48 years old. This means half the people were younger than 48, and half were older. About 22.7% of the population was under 18.
Education Opportunities
The Wayne County Public Schools system manages education in Walnut Creek. Children from the village attend schools in nearby towns. For students who want to continue their education after high school, Wayne Community College is available in Goldsboro.
Getting Around Walnut Creek
There are several ways to travel to and from Walnut Creek.
Air Travel
- Walnut Creek is served by the nearby Kinston Regional Jetport (ISO). This airport offers flights to Orlando, Florida.
- For more flight options, Raleigh-Durham International Airport is the closest major airport. It has flights to over 45 places, both in the U.S. and other countries.
- The Goldsboro-Wayne Municipal Airport is also in Wayne County. However, it is mainly used for private and smaller planes, not regular passenger flights.
Major Highways
- The closest major highway is I-795. It is about 10 miles west of Walnut Creek, near Goldsboro.
- The main highway that runs through Walnut Creek is US 70.
Train and Bus Services
