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Cashiers CDP, NC

ZIP 28717 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28717

28717 has a population of 1,511 with a median age of 58.8 yrs (49.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
82.9%+35% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
10.2%-46% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
7.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.2%-40% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.9%-16% vs US avg
x
65+
34.9%+114% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.6%-23% vs US avg
x
High school
40.4%+54% vs US avg
x
Some college
12.0%-58% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
39.1%+16% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
68.8%+43% vs US avg
x
Never married
13.6%-60% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.1%-2% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.6%
x
Diversity Index
30/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
5.4%-53% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
10.0%+67% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.3%-23% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanScotch-Irish

Health & Community Indicators in 28717

Poverty Rate
5.4%-53% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.0%+67% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
7.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.3%-23% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.2%+78% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
1.6%-87% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,511
Median age58.8
Poverty rate5.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White82.9%
Hispanic10.2%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%