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ZIP 28508 — 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 28508

28508 has a population of 1,742 with a median age of 45.2 yrs (54.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
40.9%-34% vs US avg
x
Black
4.7%-62% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
56.1%+200% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.2%-17% vs US avg
x
18–64
69.1%+12% vs US avg
x
65+
12.7%-22% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
38.1%+243% vs US avg
x
High school
24.2%-8% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
7.2%-79% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
52.3%+9% vs US avg
x
Never married
32.6%-4% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.4%+1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.8%
x
Diversity Index
52/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
34.3%+198% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
1.8%-70% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.1%+43% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.0%-63% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
29.4%+407% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 28508

Poverty Rate
34.3%+198% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.8%-70% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
3.0%-63% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.1%+43% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.2%+77% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.9%-41% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
29.4%+407% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,742
Median age45.2
Poverty rate34.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White40.9%
Hispanic56.1%
Black4.7%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%