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Newland town, NC

ZIP 28657 — 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 28657

28657 has a population of 8,098 with a median age of 51.4 yrs (49.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.9%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.7%-80% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.1%-27% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.5%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
27.4%+68% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.4%-16% vs US avg
x
High school
30.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.0%+21% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.8%-26% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.6%+22% vs US avg
x
Never married
21.1%-37% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.7%+4% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.6%
x
Diversity Index
6/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
8.4%-27% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
46.4%+233% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.9%+48% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.5%+53% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.3%-35% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
58.6%+911% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanScotch-IrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 28657

Poverty Rate
8.4%-27% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.9%+48% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
46.4%+233% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.3%-35% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.5%+53% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.3%+53% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.0%-6% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
58.6%+911% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,098
Median age51.4
Poverty rate8.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.9%
Hispanic3.7%
Black0.0%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born46.4%