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ZIP 28626 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28626

28626 has a population of 3,058 with a median age of 49.2 yrs (55.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
97.8%+59% vs US avg
x
Black
1.1%-91% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.0%-84% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
10.9%-50% vs US avg
x
18–64
66.4%+8% vs US avg
x
65+
22.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.5%+22% vs US avg
x
High school
27.9%+6% vs US avg
x
Some college
16.9%-41% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
41.7%+24% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
66.9%+39% vs US avg
x
Never married
15.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.3%+49% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.0%
x
Diversity Index
4/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.9%+13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
2.1%-74% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
38.1%+557% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 28626

Poverty Rate
12.9%+13% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
2.1%-74% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.7%+59% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
2.5%-79% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
38.1%+557% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,058
Median age49.2
Poverty rate12.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White97.8%
Hispanic3.0%
Black1.1%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born0.0%