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Butner town, NC

ZIP 27509 — 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 27509

27509 has a population of 7,838 with a median age of 42.8 yrs (72.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
49.1%-20% vs US avg
x
Black
38.1%+207% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
18.1%-3% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
8.1%-63% vs US avg
x
18–64
76.6%+24% vs US avg
x
65+
15.3%-6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
29.1%+163% vs US avg
x
High school
38.3%+46% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.0%-27% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.5%-66% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.6%-18% vs US avg
x
Never married
44.8%+32% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.5%
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
18.0%+56% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.2%+124% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.2%+21% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.5%+45% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.1%+25% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.8%+863% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 27509

Poverty Rate
18.0%+56% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.2%+21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.2%+124% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.1%+25% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.5%+45% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.6%+95% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.0%-41% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
55.8%+863% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,838
Median age42.8
Poverty rate18.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White49.1%
Hispanic18.1%
Black38.1%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born31.2%