Shoal Creek township, North Carolina
Shoal Creek township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Shoal Creek township is a geographic entity located in Cherokee County, North Carolina. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,584. The land area covers 66.97 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,584 | ±582 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 55.2 yrs | ±9.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,137 | ±202 | 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 | 2,152 | ±268 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,137 | ±202 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,015 | ±220 |
| Median Home Value | $262,300 | ±$33,715 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,781 | ±$11,102 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,806 | ±$5,401 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | ±5.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 242 | ±159 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 844 | ±291 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88% | ±7.1% |
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: 30,373 (2024)
ID: 194506
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: HR DIRECTOR
75 PEACHTREE ST, MURPHY NC 28906-2947
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Tellico Plains, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Copperhill, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Copperhill, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Morganton, GA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Murphy, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Murphy, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Murphy, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Murphy, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Murphy, NC | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Murphy, 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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Tri-County Community College
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College | 15.2 mi away | 21 Campus Circle, Murphy, NC, 28906 |
8288376810
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EAST POLK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 136 MAIN STREET, SUITE A, DUCKTOWN, TN, 37326 |
(423) 548-4004
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Young Harris College
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College | 24.6 mi away | 1 College Street, Young Harris, GA, 30582 |
8002413754
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MURPHY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 9 BLUMENTHAL ST, MURPHY, NC, 28906 |
(828) 837-2417
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NANTAHALA REGIONAL LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 11 BLUMENTHAL ST, MURPHY, NC, 28906 |
(828) 837-2025
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FANNIN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.9 mi away | 400 WEST MAIN STREET, SUITE 104, BLUE RIDGE, GA, 30513 |
(706) 632-5263
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TELLICO PLAINS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.1 mi away | 209 HIGHWAY 165, TELLICO PLAINS, TN, 37385 |
(423) 253-7388
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UNION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.8 mi away | 303 HUNT MARTIN STREET, BLAIRSVILLE, GA, 30512 |
(706) 745-7491
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ETOWAH CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 22.9 mi away | 723 OHIO AVENUE, ETOWAH, TN, 37331 |
(423) 263-9475
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MOSS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 23.8 mi away | 26 ANDERSON ST, HAYESVILLE, NC, 28904 |
(828) 389-8401
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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 MURPHY 4ESE, NC US, located 15.0 miles from Shoal 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 | 49.8° | 25.3° | 37.5° | 5.10" | 0.8" |
| February | 53.5° | 28.0° | 40.8° | 5.26" | 1.5" |
| March | 61.6° | 33.8° | 47.7° | 5.29" | 0.1" |
| April | 70.8° | 41.2° | 56.0° | 5.20" | 0.0" |
| May | 77.5° | 50.7° | 64.1° | 4.75" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.5° | 59.2° | 71.3° | 5.41" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.6° | 63.2° | 74.9° | 5.25" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.0° | 62.3° | 74.2° | 4.70" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.3° | 55.8° | 68.6° | 4.28" | 0.0" |
| October | 71.8° | 43.3° | 57.5° | 3.45" | 0.0" |
| November | 61.4° | 32.8° | 47.1° | 4.60" | 0.1" |
| December | 52.7° | 28.4° | 40.5° | 5.99" | 1.9" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farner CDP | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
| Ducktown city | City | 9.5 mi | — |
| McCaysville city | City | 11.1 mi | — |
| Copperhill city | City | 11.2 mi | — |
| Murphy town | Town | 11.7 mi | — |
| Coker Creek CDP | CDP | 12.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3703992932. • 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.