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ZIP 27937 — 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 27937

27937 has a population of 3,122 with a median age of 41.9 yrs (48.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
51.3%-17% vs US avg
x
Black
42.2%+240% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.9%-95% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.0%-13% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.0%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
20.0%+23% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.7%-4% vs US avg
x
High school
31.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Some college
47.3%+64% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
10.3%-69% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.6%-5% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.2%+4% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.5%+11% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.7%
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
12.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
9.4%+57% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.2%+21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.7%-4% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
46.9%+708% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 27937

Poverty Rate
12.2%+6% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.4%+57% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
7.7%-4% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.2%+21% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.7%-4% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.8%+27% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
46.9%+708% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,122
Median age41.9
Poverty rate12.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White51.3%
Hispanic0.9%
Black42.2%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%