Black Creek, North Carolina 01, 2021
Black Creek’s story
186 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1840Black Creek is settled
Black CreekNC
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Population
708
2025 Census estimate · +2.5% since 2020
Median home value
$112K
Census ACS
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
39.3
years
Jobs based here
105
A commuter town
Is Black Creek a good place to live?
Black Creek’s average trip to work is 38 minutes, where North Carolina’s towns sit at 24 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Only 2 of the 291 North Carolina towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Black Creek. Its National Register listings include Manalcus Aycock House and Black Creek Rural Historic District. Black Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Black Creek stand out
Where Black Creek beats most towns.
Small town
708 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Black Creek: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Black Creek, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTown of Black Creek water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Black Creek’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn North Carolina you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person with same-day registration during the early voting period, or by mail (postmarked 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWilson County Board of ElectionsWilson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP codes27813, 2789327813 91% · 27893 9%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Black Creek.
Schools
The schools Black Creek’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Wilson County Schools. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Woodard ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 173 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Black Creek stands out in North Carolina and nationally: a smaller share of its working residents work locally
0.4% of working residents work locally in Black Creek, below both North Carolina’s towns (6.8%) and U.S. towns (8%). Since 2013, Black Creek has added 85 jobs, to 105 in 2023. 20% of residents live below the poverty line in Black Creek.
0%work in town
| Black Creek | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 13% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.4% | 6.8% | 8% |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Black Creek0%
Wilson39%
Raleigh6%
Greenville5%
Rocky Mount3%
13 mi
median commute distance
105
jobs based in Black Creek
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Black Creek, expect mild winters and hot summers
Black Creek has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Black Creek’s July high is 90°F.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter33–55°
Spring48–72°
Summer68–88°
Fall51–73°
Nov 12
typical first frost
Mar 22
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Black Creek is
Black Creek beats the North Carolina average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18. 19% of Black Creek adults smoke cigarettes.
| Black Creek | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 19% | 19% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 24% | 25% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. North Carolina
0 better14 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Black Creek | NC |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 22.3% | 13.9% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 11.9% | 8.1% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 22.3% | 15.2% |
Wilson Medical Center
5.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Black Creek
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 54% of U.S. communities. Since 1999, 15 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Black Creek.
46risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesDrought
15
paid flood claims since 1999
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
$153Kmedian sale price
| Black Creek | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 60% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $868 a month | $1,085 a month | $1,185 a month |
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Black Creek
17pages on Black Creek
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Black Creek
Wilson Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Wilson6.8 mi$2,572 in-state tuitionBarton CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Wilson6.8 mi$37,250 tuition
About 4 of every 100 Black Creek residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across North Carolina.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Black Creek for work
Where Black Creek’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
105jobs based in Black Creek
0%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Black Creek
Town in North Carolina, United States
Black Creek is a town in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Black Creek had a population of 692.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 125 ft
- ZIP code
- 27813
- Area code
- 252
Questions about Black Creek
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Black Creek, NC a good place to live?
Black Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.