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Riegelwood CDP, NC

ZIP 28456 — 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 28456

28456 has a population of 3,565 with a median age of 48.8 yrs (45.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
39.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Black
50.4%+307% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
5.0%-73% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
12.9%-41% vs US avg
x
18–64
69.6%+13% vs US avg
x
65+
17.5%+8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.9%-2% vs US avg
x
High school
42.8%+63% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.8%+17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.5%-63% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
44.5%-7% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.8%-0% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.8%+34% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.9%
x
Diversity Index
58/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
13.4%+17% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
5.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.6%+61% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
24.8%+327% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 28456

Poverty Rate
13.4%+17% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
4.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.6%+61% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.1%+89% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
24.0%+105% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
24.8%+327% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,565
Median age48.8
Poverty rate13.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White39.9%
Hispanic5.0%
Black50.4%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%