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Robbins town, NC

ZIP 27242 — 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 27242

27242 has a population of 1,666 with a median age of 38.7 yrs (58.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
71.1%+15% vs US avg
x
Black
15.6%+25% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
13.3%-29% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.4%+20% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.8%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
9.9%-39% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.9%+61% vs US avg
x
High school
39.8%+52% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.7%-28% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.7%-36% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.4%-6% vs US avg
x
Never married
20.3%-40% vs US avg
x
Divorced
20.9%+103% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
13.4%
x
Diversity Index
45/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
25.9%+125% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.4%+148% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
Scotch-IrishEnglishScottish

Health & Community Indicators in 27242

Poverty Rate
25.9%+125% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.4%+148% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
17.9%+124% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
32.9%+181% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,666
Median age38.7
Poverty rate25.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White71.1%
Hispanic13.3%
Black15.6%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born34.4%