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ZIP 28623 — 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 28623

28623 has a population of 1,927 with a median age of 48.5 yrs (54.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.8%+44% vs US avg
x
Black
0.9%-93% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
22.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.9%+9% vs US avg
x
18–64
48.3%-22% vs US avg
x
65+
27.8%+71% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
20.3%+83% vs US avg
x
High school
37.2%+42% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.2%-6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.3%-55% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
68.4%+42% vs US avg
x
Never married
11.6%-66% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.2%+28% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.8%
x
Diversity Index
16/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
23.6%+105% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.3%-1% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
54.5%+841% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 28623

Poverty Rate
23.6%+105% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
13.3%-1% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.0%+75% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.7%-43% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
54.5%+841% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,927
Median age48.5
Poverty rate23.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.8%
Hispanic22.1%
Black0.9%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%