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Lowgap CDP, NC

ZIP 27024 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 27024

27024 has a population of 2,362 with a median age of 52.5 yrs (53.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.0%+53% vs US avg
x
Black
0.5%-96% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.7%-80% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.5%-30% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.3%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
29.2%+79% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
27.8%+150% vs US avg
x
High school
24.4%-7% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.3%-9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.5%-36% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.4%+17% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.5%-21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.6%-7% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.5%
x
Diversity Index
11/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.6%+36% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
11.9%+98% vs US avg
x
Disability
33.0%+146% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.0%+60% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
45.9%+691% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishEuropean

Health & Community Indicators in 27024

Poverty Rate
15.6%+36% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.9%+98% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
13.0%+60% vs US avg
x
Disability
33.0%+146% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.2%+27% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.8%+35% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
45.9%+691% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,362
Median age52.5
Poverty rate15.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.0%
Hispanic3.7%
Black0.5%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born0.0%