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ZIP 27966 — 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 27966

27966 has a population of 1,516 with a median age of 39.5 yrs (55.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
74.1%+20% vs US avg
x
Black
7.6%-39% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
15.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
31.0%+41% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.7%-15% vs US avg
x
65+
16.3%-0% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.6%-40% vs US avg
x
High school
26.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
33.5%-1% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
57.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Never married
17.0%-50% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.8%+82% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.4%
x
Diversity Index
42/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
5.9%-48% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
9.9%+66% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.9%-18% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.1%-74% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
89.3%+1439% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 27966

Poverty Rate
5.9%-48% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.9%+66% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
2.1%-74% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.9%-18% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
17.7%+121% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.6%+34% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
89.3%+1439% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,516
Median age39.5
Poverty rate5.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White74.1%
Hispanic15.7%
Black7.6%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%