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South Mills CDP, NC

ZIP 27976 — 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 27976

27976 has a population of 4,237 with a median age of 44.1 yrs (51.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
80.8%+31% vs US avg
x
Black
7.9%-36% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.3%-66% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.4%+2% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.5%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
15.1%-8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.1%-18% vs US avg
x
High school
33.4%+27% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.5%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
25.1%-25% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
75.2%+56% vs US avg
x
Never married
12.9%-62% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.6%
x
Diversity Index
34/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
6.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
22.0%+267% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.8%+11% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.1%-86% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 27976

Poverty Rate
6.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Veterans
22.0%+267% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
1.1%-86% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.8%+11% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.2%-73% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.0%-57% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.9%-91% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,237
Median age44.1
Poverty rate6.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White80.8%
Hispanic6.3%
Black7.9%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born0.0%