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ZIP 27916 — 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 27916

27916 has a population of 1,210 with a median age of 44.9 yrs (62.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.1%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
6.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.3%-8% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.9%-13% vs US avg
x
65+
25.9%+59% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.1%-27% vs US avg
x
High school
34.5%+31% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.2%+11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
25.3%-25% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
32.1%-5% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.5%
x
Diversity Index
13/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
10.8%-6% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
9.0%+50% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.2%+100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
EuropeanAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 27916

Poverty Rate
10.8%-6% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.0%+50% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
16.2%+100% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.1%+63% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.5%-10% 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
Population1,210
Median age44.9
Poverty rate10.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.1%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%