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Columbus town, NC

ZIP 28756 — 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 28756

28756 has a population of 4,468 with a median age of 46.0 yrs (47.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
74.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Black
7.7%-38% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
16.6%-11% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.5%+2% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.5%-15% vs US avg
x
65+
25.0%+53% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.7%+14% vs US avg
x
High school
38.5%+47% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.9%+3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.9%-44% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
62.0%+29% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.1%-32% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.6%-7% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.3%
x
Diversity Index
41/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
16.5%+44% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
6.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.0%+20% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.9%+35% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
43.1%+643% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 28756

Poverty Rate
16.5%+44% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
10.9%+35% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.0%+20% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.1%+39% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.8%-17% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
43.1%+643% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,468
Median age46.0
Poverty rate16.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White74.3%
Hispanic16.6%
Black7.7%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%