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Wadesboro town, NC

ZIP 28170 — 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 28170

28170 has a population of 9,595 with a median age of 41.6 yrs (46.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
38.3%-38% vs US avg
x
Black
53.9%+335% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.4%-43% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.8%-91% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.9%+13% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.2%-10% vs US avg
x
65+
19.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.1%+45% vs US avg
x
High school
40.5%+54% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.1%+4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.4%-60% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
35.1%-27% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.2%+18% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
12.5%
x
Diversity Index
56/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
26.5%+131% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.4%+68% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.9%+32% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.4%+52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
22.6%+179% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
98.0%+1590% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 28170

Poverty Rate
26.5%+131% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.9%+32% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.4%+68% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
22.6%+179% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.4%+52% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.3%+41% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
40.7%+248% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
98.0%+1590% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population9,595
Median age41.6
Poverty rate26.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White38.3%
Hispanic1.8%
Black53.9%
Asian3.4%
Foreign-born23.4%