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Norlina town, NC

ZIP 27563 — 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 27563

27563 has a population of 5,300 with a median age of 44.9 yrs (51.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
31.6%-49% vs US avg
x
Black
63.3%+410% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.4%-98% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.9%-19% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.7%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
22.4%+38% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.8%+33% vs US avg
x
High school
48.5%+85% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.2%-61% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.7%-15% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.0%+9% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.5%+31% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.7%
x
Diversity Index
50/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
28.9%+151% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
63.2%+354% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.0%+50% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.6%+130% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
26.7%+361% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 27563

Poverty Rate
28.9%+151% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.0%+50% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
63.2%+354% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.6%+130% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.5%+57% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
31.0%+165% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.7%-93% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
26.7%+361% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,300
Median age44.9
Poverty rate28.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White31.6%
Hispanic0.4%
Black63.3%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born63.2%