Small-town market profile · North Carolina
Anderson Creek, NC area market data
How the Anderson Creek area compares with other small-town markets for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 150,137
- +12.3% since 2020
- Households
- 49,845
- Median household income
- $71,287
- Median home value
- $246,200
- Jobs located here
- 27,545
- Highest market score
- 94
- Veterinarians, #2 of 398 scored small-town markets
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
The Anderson Creek area has an estimated 150,137 people and 49,845 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of the Anderson Creek area grew 12.3%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Anderson Creek area is $71,287, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Anderson Creek area runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 144, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (67).
Of the business types scored in the Anderson Creek area, veterinarians (94), insurance agencies (91) and bakeries and dessert shops (90) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For veterinarians, that ranks #2 of 398 scored small-town markets.
The Anderson Creek area is made up of one county, Harnett County. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for electricians (52% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for spas and skin care studios (70% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Anderson Creek area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Anderson Creek area with other small-town markets for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among small-town markets | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinarians | 94 | #2 of 398 | 7 | 1.4 | $6.1M | 223 | 9 |
| Insurance agencies | 91 | #10 of 537 | 48 | 9.6 | $2.9M | 232 | 39 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 90 | #2 of 507 | 25 | 5.0 | $7.2M | 173 | 8 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 90 | #3 of 387 | 18 | 3.6 | $2.4M | 93 | 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 90 | #4 of 538 | 313 | 62.8 | $572K | 154 | 161 |
| Pet stores | 90 | #5 of 220 | 10 | 2.0 | $4.3M | 94 | 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 89 | #4 of 538 | 168 | 33.7 | $1.1M | 161 | 62 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 89 | #8 of 536 | 31 | 6.2 | $2.9M | 227 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 87 | #4 of 527 | 44 | 8.8 | $967K | 110 | 15 |
| Spas and skin care | 87 | #4 of 504 | 17 | 3.4 | $2.5M | 287 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 86 | #2 of 426 | 7 | 1.4 | $7.6M | 319 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 86 | #9 of 536 | 50 | 10.0 | $1.8M | 203 | 14 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 85 | #4 of 529 | 36 | 7.2 | $5M | 134 | 8 |
| House cleaning | 85 | #4 of 142 | 10 | 2.0 | $7M | 110 | 15 |
| Physical therapy | 85 | #6 of 400 | 11 | 2.2 | $4.9M | 202 | 8 |
| Gas stations | 84 | #15 of 536 | 71 | 14.2 | $2.3M | 97 | 56 |
| Laundromats | 81 | #7 of 150 | 7 | 1.4 | $12.8M | 102 | 5 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 81 | #16 of 400 | 13 | 2.6 | $4.1M | 131 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 80 | #28 of 538 | 203 | 40.7 | $263K | 172 | 75 |
| Hair salons | 79 | #14 of 538 | 77 | 15.4 | $554K | 129 | 13 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 79 | #21 of 387 | 12 | 2.4 | $4.2M | 137 | 12 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 78 | #18 of 538 | 143 | 28.7 | $299K | 140 | 18 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 78 | #38 of 526 | 30 | 6.0 | $1.8M | 181 | 23 |
| Gyms | 77 | #23 of 506 | 26 | 5.2 | $1.3M | 97 | 6 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 76 | #36 of 538 | 94 | 18.9 | $3.1M | 92 | 28 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 76 | #50 of 537 | 50 | 10.0 | $3.6M | 117 | 90 |
| Property management | 75 | #8 of 180 | 6 | 1.2 | Index only | 218 | 20 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 75 | #41 of 399 | 24 | 4.8 | $2.9M | 100 | 40 |
| Car washes and detailing | 75 | #49 of 441 | 21 | 4.2 | $2.4M | 96 | 5 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 73 | #17 of 177 | 13 | 2.6 | Index only | 143 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 73 | #35 of 533 | 59 | 11.8 | Index only | 226 | 34 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 73 | #36 of 378 | 14 | 2.8 | $2.3M | 116 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 73 | #51 of 481 | 38 | 7.6 | $1.8M | 110 | 60 |
| Convenience stores | 73 | #64 of 529 | 41 | 8.2 | $7.1M | 91 | 13 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 72 | #41 of 476 | 24 | 4.8 | $5.7M | 119 | 48 |
| Auto repair and car care | 72 | #69 of 538 | 180 | 36.1 | $281K | 105 | 72 |
| Pizza | 71 | #67 of 520 | 36 | 7.2 | $5M | 98 | 90 |
| Auto repair shops | 71 | #70 of 538 | 99 | 19.9 | $511K | 115 | 56 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 70 | #53 of 535 | 44 | 8.8 | $744K | 112 | 13 |
| Funeral homes | 70 | #63 of 365 | 12 | 2.4 | $528K | 78 | 8 |
| Real estate | 69 | #55 of 536 | 81 | 16.3 | Index only | 207 | 64 |
| Grocery stores | 67 | #97 of 506 | 41 | 8.2 | $7.1M | 77 | 15 |
| Barbershops | 66 | #97 of 377 | 20 | 4.0 | $2.1M | 113 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 65 | #116 of 431 | 27 | 5.4 | $1.9M | 75 | 8 |
| Electricians | 64 | #64 of 295 | 19 | 3.8 | $7.2M | 60 | 32 |
| Home repair trades | 62 | #125 of 526 | 59 | 11.8 | $2.3M | 95 | 102 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 62 | #139 of 458 | 34 | 6.8 | $1.6M | 88 | 38 |
| Roofing and gutters | 61 | #79 of 288 | 16 | 3.2 | $8.5M | 101 | 22 |
| Child care and preschools | 60 | #150 of 454 | 24 | 4.8 | $853K | 85 | 36 |
| Nail salons | 53 | #187 of 387 | 28 | 5.6 | $1.5M | 91 | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 9 | 1.8 | $5.6M | 41 | 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 7 | 1.4 | $12.8M | 81 | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.8 | $17.6M | 172 | 5 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.8 | $8.2M | 201 | 6 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 0.6 | Index only | 92 | 4 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in the Anderson Creek area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $50.6M | $1,015 | 106 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $163.9M | $3,289 | 127 |
| Food away from home | $179M | $3,592 | 88 |
| Groceries | $292.7M | $5,871 | 93 |
| Personal care products and services | $42.7M | $856 | 85 |
| Child care and other personal services | $20.5M | $410 | 71 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $32.7M | $656 | 67 |
| Medical and dental services | $53.4M | $1,071 | 83 |
| Pets | $42.5M | $853 | 94 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $89.3M | $1,792 | 87 |
| Vehicle insurance | $140M | $2,808 | 144 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $136.3M | $2,734 | 91 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $70.3M | $1,410 | 100 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $725.9M | $14,563 | 87 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Anderson Creek area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 150,137+12.3% since 2020
- Households
- 49,845
- Median age
- 37.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 71%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.1
- Land area
- 595 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 234
- Median household income
- $71,287
- Average household income
- $89,999
- Median home value
- $246,200
- Jobs located here
- 27,545
- Daytime population
- 112,161Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Anderson Creek, NC area growing?
Population estimates put the Anderson Creek area at 150,137 people in 2025, up 12.3% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 49,845 households.
How much do households in the Anderson Creek, NC area spend?
Households in the Anderson Creek area spend about $725.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $292.7M on groceries and $179M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Anderson Creek area spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 144, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (67).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Anderson Creek, NC area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Anderson Creek area are for veterinarians (94), insurance agencies (91) and bakeries and dessert shops (90). The Anderson Creek area ranks #2 of 398 scored small-town markets for veterinarians.
How does the Anderson Creek, NC area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Anderson Creek area is $71,287 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 12.3% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $246,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Anderson Creek area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for electricians (52% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for spas and skin care studios (70% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. A small-town market is a town of 10,000 to 50,000 people and the county or counties tied to it by commuting. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 50 of the 56 business types have a score in the Anderson Creek area, each ranked against other small-town markets.
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