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ZIP 27978 — 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 27978

27978 has a population of 221 with a median age of 58.1 yrs (57.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
79.6%+29% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
20.4%+9% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.1%-40% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.6%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
30.3%+86% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
20.3%+83% vs US avg
x
High school
33.9%+29% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.5%-63% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
59.3%+23% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.8%+6% vs US avg
x
Divorced
3.4%-67% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
1.5%
x
Diversity Index
32/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
4.5%-61% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
10.4%+74% vs US avg
x
Disability
42.1%+214% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 27978

Poverty Rate
4.5%-61% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.4%+74% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
7.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Disability
42.1%+214% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.9%+87% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
0.0%
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population221
Median age58.1
Poverty rate4.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White79.6%
Hispanic20.4%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%