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Spencer town, NC

ZIP 28159 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28159

28159 has a population of 3,181 with a median age of 43.4 yrs (54.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
61.5%-0% vs US avg
x
Black
33.0%+166% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
4.5%-76% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.5%-11% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.2%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
20.3%+25% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.6%+68% vs US avg
x
High school
33.1%+26% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.8%-11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.5%-33% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
44.4%-8% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.2%-2% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.8%+53% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.7%
x
Diversity Index
51/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.9%+13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
8.4%+39% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
27.1%+367% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishScotch-IrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 28159

Poverty Rate
12.9%+13% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.4%+39% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
11.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.3%+79% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.4%+66% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
27.1%+367% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,181
Median age43.4
Poverty rate12.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White61.5%
Hispanic4.5%
Black33.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%