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Castalia town, NC

ZIP 27816 — People & Community

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

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Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 27816

27816 has a population of 2,964 with a median age of 51.7 yrs (41.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
54.8%-11% vs US avg
x
Black
36.9%+197% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
10.2%-45% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.7%-15% vs US avg
x
18–64
45.1%-27% vs US avg
x
65+
36.1%+122% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
32.1%+190% vs US avg
x
High school
35.9%+37% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.0%-7% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
5.0%-85% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
57.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.8%-12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.7%-26% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.8%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
14.2%+23% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
5.2%-14% vs US avg
x
Disability
28.9%+116% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
24.9%+208% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
6.9%+19% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 27816

Poverty Rate
14.2%+23% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.2%-14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
24.9%+208% vs US avg
x
Disability
28.9%+116% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.1%+64% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
45.4%+288% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
6.9%+19% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,964
Median age51.7
Poverty rate14.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White54.8%
Hispanic10.2%
Black36.9%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%