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ZIP 28097 — 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 28097

28097 has a population of 7,976 with a median age of 37.0 yrs (46.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
97.3%+58% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
4.7%-75% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.6%+21% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.7%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
16.7%+2% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.9%+25% vs US avg
x
High school
33.7%+29% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.9%+14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.5%-42% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.9%-12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.5%
x
Diversity Index
5/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
10.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.1%+37% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.9%+812% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 28097

Poverty Rate
10.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
11.1%+37% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.1%+1% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.1%+4% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.1%-89% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.9%+812% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,976
Median age37.0
Poverty rate10.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White97.3%
Hispanic4.7%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%