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Roxobel town, NC

ZIP 27872 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 27872

27872 has a population of 347 with a median age of 35.5 yrs (48.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
46.7%-24% vs US avg
x
Black
47.3%+281% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
1.1%-94% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.2%-17% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.8%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
19.0%+17% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
25.3%+128% vs US avg
x
High school
27.6%+5% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.4%-15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.7%-33% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
41.0%-15% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.9%+9% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.9%-23% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
14.1%
x
Diversity Index
56/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
20.5%+78% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.8%+35% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.9%-18% vs US avg
x
Disability
25.9%+94% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
29.0%+400% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanAfrican

Health & Community Indicators in 27872

Poverty Rate
20.5%+78% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.9%-18% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.8%+35% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
25.9%+94% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
34.3%+329% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.0%+3% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
29.0%+400% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population347
Median age35.5
Poverty rate20.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White46.7%
Hispanic1.1%
Black47.3%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born18.8%