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Cherryville city, NC

ZIP 28021 — 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 28021

28021 has a population of 13,668 with a median age of 39.7 yrs (49.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.6%+49% vs US avg
x
Black
3.7%-70% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.4%-76% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.3%-3% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.5%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
20.1%+23% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.7%-3% vs US avg
x
High school
35.5%+35% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.8%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.0%-35% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.9%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.6%-24% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.6%+3% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.9%
x
Diversity Index
16/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
14.0%+22% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.1%+73% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.0%+19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.5%-20% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
60.8%+948% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 28021

Poverty Rate
14.0%+22% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.1%+73% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.5%-20% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.0%+19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.8%+36% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
60.8%+948% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population13,668
Median age39.7
Poverty rate14.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.6%
Hispanic4.4%
Black3.7%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born24.1%