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Simpson village, NC

ZIP 27879 — 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 27879

27879 has a population of 259 with a median age of 47.5 yrs (45.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
32.4%-47% vs US avg
x
Black
56.8%+358% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
10.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.5%-7% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.4%-17% vs US avg
x
65+
28.2%+73% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.2%-8% vs US avg
x
High school
28.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Some college
46.4%+61% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.8%-56% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
59.6%+24% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.4%-25% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.1%-41% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.9%
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
31.6%+175% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.2%+70% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.9%+41% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.2%+100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 27879

Poverty Rate
31.6%+175% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.2%+70% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.2%+100% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.9%+41% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.4%-32% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
27.0%+130% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population259
Median age47.5
Poverty rate31.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White32.4%
Hispanic0.0%
Black56.8%
Asian0.0%