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ZIP 28740 — 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 28740

28740 has a population of 1,872 with a median age of 61.8 yrs (42.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
95.5%+55% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
2.7%-85% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.2%-40% vs US avg
x
18–64
46.0%-25% vs US avg
x
65+
40.8%+150% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.9%+52% vs US avg
x
High school
27.8%+6% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.8%+34% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.6%-51% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
63.3%+32% vs US avg
x
Never married
14.3%-58% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.4%-19% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
14.0%
x
Diversity Index
9/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
18.1%+57% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
9.5%+58% vs US avg
x
Disability
32.9%+145% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
12.6%+117% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 28740

Poverty Rate
18.1%+57% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.5%+58% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
7.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Disability
32.9%+145% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.0%-75% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.4%-3% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
12.6%+117% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,872
Median age61.8
Poverty rate18.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White95.5%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%