Anderson Creek township, North Carolina
Anderson Creek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Anderson Creek township is a geographic entity located in Harnett County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 24,307. The land area covers 66.03 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,307 | ±1,632 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 31 yrs | ±1.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,784 | ±456 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 8,904 | ±471 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,784 | ±456 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,120 | ±296 |
| Median Home Value | $279,100 | ±$11,773 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,610 | ±$181 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,921 | ±$6,708 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,011 | ±$2,490 |
| Poverty Rate | 16% | ±4.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,890 | ±1,058 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 7,502 | ±648 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.5% | ±3.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 146,096 (2024)
ID: 131681
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: SENIOR PERMIT TECHNICIAN
PO BOX 65, LILLINGTON NC 27546
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Fayetteville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Spring Lake, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Bunnlevel, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Eastover, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Sanford, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Sanford, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Sanford, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fayetteville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fayetteville, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lillington, NC |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Methodist University
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College | 11.1 mi away | 5400 Ramsey St, Fayetteville, NC, 28311-1420 |
9106307000
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ANDERSON CREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 914 ANDERSON CREEK SCHOOL RD, BUNNLEVEL, NC, 28323 |
(910) 814-4012
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Miller-Motte College-Fayetteville
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College | 12.5 mi away | 3725 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC, 28311 |
9103541900
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SPRING LAKE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 7.2 mi away | 101 LAKETREE BLVD, SPRING LAKE, NC, 28390 |
(910) 483-7727
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Paul Mitchell the School-Fayetteville
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College Vocational | 14.7 mi away | 505A Cross Creek Mall, Fayetteville, NC, 28303-5364 |
9104856310
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BOONE TRAIL RECREATION CENTER AND LIBRARY
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Library | 9.4 mi away | 8500 OLD HWY 421, LILLINGTON, NC, 27546 |
(910) 984-1094
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Fayetteville State University
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College | 14.8 mi away | 1200 Murchison Rd, Fayetteville, NC, 28301-4298 |
9106721111
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BENHAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 2815 OLIVIA RD, SANFORD, NC, 27332 |
(910) 814-6365
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Fayetteville Technical Community College
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College | 14.8 mi away | 2201 Hull Rd, Fayetteville, NC, 28303-0236 |
9106788400
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NORTH REGIONAL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 855 MCARTHUR RD, FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28311 |
(910) 483-7727
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LILLINGTON, NC US, located 11.4 miles from Anderson Creek township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52.6° | 29.3° | 40.9° | 3.11" | — |
| February | 55.3° | 31.2° | 43.3° | 2.77" | — |
| March | 64.0° | 38.4° | 51.2° | 3.24" | — |
| April | 73.3° | 46.0° | 59.7° | 3.65" | — |
| May | 80.2° | 56.6° | 68.4° | 3.99" | — |
| June | 86.8° | 64.5° | 75.7° | 4.73" | — |
| July | 90.3° | 69.4° | 79.9° | 6.59" | — |
| August | 88.3° | 67.9° | 78.1° | 4.41" | — |
| September | 83.2° | 61.7° | 72.5° | 4.63" | — |
| October | 74.0° | 48.8° | 61.4° | 3.21" | — |
| November | 63.5° | 37.0° | 50.3° | 2.85" | — |
| December | 55.0° | 32.0° | 43.5° | 3.46" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Creek CDP | CDP | 1.0 mi | — |
| Spout Springs CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Barbecue CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Spring Lake town | Town | 7.2 mi | — |
| Mamers CDP | CDP | 9.0 mi | — |
| Lillington town | Town | 10.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3708590060. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.