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Lake Norman of Iredell CDP, NC

ZIP 28117 — People & Community

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28117

28117 has a population of 48,170 with a median age of 43.5 yrs (49.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
80.8%+31% vs US avg
x
Black
5.1%-59% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
6.7%-64% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.2%-4% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.9%+0% vs US avg
x
65+
16.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.4%-79% vs US avg
x
High school
16.3%-38% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.2%-9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
55.2%+64% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
62.8%+31% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.8%-24% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.5%
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
3.4%-70% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.8%+186% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.1%+19% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.8%-42% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
73.5%+1167% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 28117

Poverty Rate
3.4%-70% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.1%+19% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.8%+186% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.8%-42% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.7%-29% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
2.6%-78% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
73.5%+1167% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population48,170
Median age43.5
Poverty rate3.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White80.8%
Hispanic6.7%
Black5.1%
Asian4.8%
Foreign-born39.8%