Broad Creek, NC is a small town located in Craven County with a population of 2,231 people and a population density of 798 people per square mile. The area is a great destination for those looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Local businesses include Grover’s Hardware Store, Broad Creek General Store, and B&J Seafood Market. Year-round outdoor activities can be found at Croatan National Forest, Brices Creek State Park, and Slocum Creek Park where visitors can enjoy camping, fishing, kayaking, bird watching, and hiking trails. There are also plenty of organizations for the community to get involved in such as the Broad Creek Historical Society and the Broad Creek United Methodist Church. Local sporting events are held throughout the year including baseball tournaments hosted by Olde Towne Park and soccer games organized by New Bern Soccer Club.
The population in Broad Creek is 2,231. There are 718 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Broad Creek is 46.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Broad Creek is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Broad Creek
- 65.0% are married
- 11.4% are divorced
- 27.4% are married with children
- 15.3% have children, but are single
Race in Broad Creek
- 85.1% are White
- 2.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.3% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 5.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander