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Robbinsville town, NC

ZIP 28771 — 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 28771

28771 has a population of 7,637 with a median age of 46.9 yrs (50.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
84.5%+37% vs US avg
x
Black
0.7%-94% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.2%-80% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.1%-83% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
10.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.2%-22% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.4%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
25.4%+56% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.6%+40% vs US avg
x
High school
36.8%+41% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.5%+9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.1%-52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.4%-19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.7%+14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.5%
x
Diversity Index
27/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
8.6%-25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
38.6%+178% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.6%+46% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.8%-16% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
15.5%+167% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 28771

Poverty Rate
8.6%-25% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
38.6%+178% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.8%-16% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.6%+46% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.3%+79% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.7%+8% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
15.5%+167% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,637
Median age46.9
Poverty rate8.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White84.5%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.7%
Asian1.2%
Foreign-born38.6%