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Gibson town, NC

ZIP 28343 — 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 28343

28343 has a population of 1,795 with a median age of 29.8 yrs (45.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
32.6%-47% vs US avg
x
Black
50.0%+303% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
17.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
31.0%+41% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.1%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
9.9%-40% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.1%+45% vs US avg
x
High school
41.3%+58% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.8%+31% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
4.9%-86% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
34.9%-27% vs US avg
x
Never married
44.2%+31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.3%+10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.6%
x
Diversity Index
61/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
31.3%+172% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
100.0%+619% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
33.7%+316% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
14.7%+153% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAfrican

Health & Community Indicators in 28343

Poverty Rate
31.3%+172% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.3%+5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
100.0%+619% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
33.7%+316% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.9%+87% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
32.5%+177% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
14.7%+153% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,795
Median age29.8
Poverty rate31.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White32.6%
Hispanic0.0%
Black50.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born100.0%