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Richfield town, NC

ZIP 28137 — 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 28137

28137 has a population of 2,618 with a median age of 39.8 yrs (50.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.9%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
2.5%-80% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.1%-65% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.4%-87% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.9%+9% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.4%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
17.6%+8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.1%-27% vs US avg
x
High school
37.8%+44% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.3%+8% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.8%-32% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.7%+22% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.0%-26% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.6%-17% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.8%
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
11.6%+0% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
5.5%-9% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.5%-14% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.9%-64% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 28137

Poverty Rate
11.6%+0% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.5%-9% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
2.9%-64% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.5%-14% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.3%-46% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.9%-24% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-94% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,618
Median age39.8
Poverty rate11.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.9%
Hispanic2.4%
Black2.5%
Asian2.1%
Foreign-born0.0%