Bent Creek, NC is a small and vibrant community of 1,586 people. The population density of 601 people per square mile gives the town a cozy feel with plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy throughout the year. Local businesses include Bent Creek Country Store, which serves up classic southern comfort food as well as a variety of products from local farmers and artisans. The Bent Creek Community Center provides athletic programs for all ages, including basketball and tennis. Along with the outdoor activities offered in nearby national forests and rivers, there are many local sporting events and organizations that bring the community together such as the annual Bent Creek Fall Festival, Softball World Series, and Little League games.
The population in Bent Creek is 1,586. There are 718 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Bent Creek is 42.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Bent Creek is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Bent Creek
- 45.3% are married
- 7.5% are divorced
- 23.2% are married with children
- 8.3% have children, but are single
Race in Bent Creek
- 91.6% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 1.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander