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Micro town, NC

ZIP 27555 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 27555

27555 has a population of 788 with a median age of 31.5 yrs (36.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
46.2%-25% vs US avg
x
Black
17.9%+44% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
35.0%+87% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
29.9%+36% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.7%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
15.4%-6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.3%+11% vs US avg
x
High school
45.1%+72% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.2%-16% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.4%-45% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
57.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Never married
18.4%-46% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.5%-27% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
16.3%
x
Diversity Index
63/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
21.9%+91% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.2%+9% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-34% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.1%+65% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.5%+67% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
34.3%+492% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEuropeanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 27555

Poverty Rate
21.9%+91% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.0%-34% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.2%+9% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.5%+67% vs US avg
x
Disability
22.1%+65% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.7%+84% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
31.2%+167% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
34.3%+492% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population788
Median age31.5
Poverty rate21.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White46.2%
Hispanic35.0%
Black17.9%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born15.2%