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Hookerton town, NC

ZIP 28538 — 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 28538

28538 has a population of 2,231 with a median age of 43.0 yrs (42.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
51.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Black
40.3%+225% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.3%-79% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.6%-54% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.8%-24% vs US avg
x
18–64
67.9%+10% vs US avg
x
65+
15.3%-6% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
19.2%+73% vs US avg
x
High school
34.4%+31% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.9%+17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.4%-63% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
33.1%-31% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.4%+17% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.4%+59% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.0%
x
Diversity Index
56/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
15.2%+32% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
3.5%-75% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.1%-15% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.8%-35% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.2%+112% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
64.7%+1015% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 28538

Poverty Rate
15.2%+32% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.1%-15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
3.5%-75% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.2%+112% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.8%-35% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.1%+51% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.9%+45% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
64.7%+1015% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,231
Median age43.0
Poverty rate15.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White51.7%
Hispanic8.6%
Black40.3%
Asian1.3%
Foreign-born3.5%