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ZIP 28747 — 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 28747

28747 has a population of 2,216 with a median age of 48.5 yrs (55.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.6%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.6%-89% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.9%-90% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.7%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
50.8%-18% vs US avg
x
65+
24.5%+50% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.3%+11% vs US avg
x
High school
27.5%+5% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
28.5%-16% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
65.9%+37% vs US avg
x
Never married
17.6%-48% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.5%-36% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.9%
x
Diversity Index
7/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
20.9%+82% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.4%-37% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
90.6%+1462% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 28747

Poverty Rate
20.9%+82% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
8.4%-37% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
19.1%+139% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.8%-16% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.7%-83% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
90.6%+1462% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,216
Median age48.5
Poverty rate20.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.6%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.0%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born0.0%