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Ruffin CDP, NC

ZIP 27311 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 27311

27311 has a population of 3,656 with a median age of 39.9 yrs (51.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
58.9%-4% vs US avg
x
Black
22.9%+85% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
15.4%-17% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.2%+15% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.0%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
19.8%+22% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.0%+53% vs US avg
x
High school
39.3%+50% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.2%+22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
8.6%-75% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.0%-4% vs US avg
x
Never married
32.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.6%+51% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.6%
x
Diversity Index
58/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
28.6%+148% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
16.0%+15% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.7%+45% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.2%+73% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.3%+126% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
30.3%+422% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishEuropean

Health & Community Indicators in 27311

Poverty Rate
28.6%+148% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.7%+45% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
16.0%+15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.3%+126% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.2%+73% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.6%+70% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.9%+104% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
30.3%+422% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,656
Median age39.9
Poverty rate28.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White58.9%
Hispanic15.4%
Black22.9%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born16.0%