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Atkinson town, NC

ZIP 28421 — 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 28421

28421 has a population of 2,130 with a median age of 47.9 yrs (50.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
47.9%-22% vs US avg
x
Black
22.8%+84% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
19.3%+3% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
10.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.9%-5% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.4%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
18.7%+15% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
14.5%+31% vs US avg
x
High school
45.3%+73% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.9%+7% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
9.2%-73% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.5%+3% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.6%-21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.4%+11% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
12.6%
x
Diversity Index
67/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
6.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.6%+61% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.8%-78% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 28421

Poverty Rate
12.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
1.8%-78% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.6%+61% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
21.9%+174% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.3%+82% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,130
Median age47.9
Poverty rate12.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White47.9%
Hispanic19.3%
Black22.8%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%