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East Flat Rock CDP, NC

ZIP 28790 — 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 28790

28790 has a population of 3,328 with a median age of 48.5 yrs (49.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
86.5%+40% vs US avg
x
Black
1.1%-91% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
7.0%-63% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.5%
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.8%-24% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.9%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
20.3%+25% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.5%-69% vs US avg
x
High school
37.9%+45% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.6%+23% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.0%-32% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.8%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.5%-30% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.6%+23% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.1%
x
Diversity Index
24/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
3.2%-72% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.8%+280% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.2%+66% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.9%-51% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.2%+507% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 28790

Poverty Rate
3.2%-72% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.8%+280% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.9%-51% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.2%+66% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.5%-18% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.2%-47% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
35.2%+507% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,328
Median age48.5
Poverty rate3.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White86.5%
Hispanic7.0%
Black1.1%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born52.8%