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Fairmont town, NC

ZIP 28340 — 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 28340

28340 has a population of 9,756 with a median age of 43.4 yrs (49.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
26.0%-58% vs US avg
x
Black
35.5%+186% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
7.1%-62% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
31.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.1%+0% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.2%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
22.7%+39% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
24.5%+121% vs US avg
x
High school
35.8%+36% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.9%+3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
9.9%-71% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.7%-15% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.7%
x
Diversity Index
70/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
32.8%+186% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.1%-13% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.5%+61% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.5%+91% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.5%+857% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishScotch-Irish

Health & Community Indicators in 28340

Poverty Rate
32.8%+186% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
12.1%-13% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.5%+91% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.5%+61% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.3%+41% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
31.1%+166% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
55.5%+857% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population9,756
Median age43.4
Poverty rate32.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White26.0%
Hispanic7.1%
Black35.5%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born12.1%