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Hiddenite CDP, NC

ZIP 28636 — 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 28636

28636 has a population of 5,129 with a median age of 39.0 yrs (49.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
80.5%+31% vs US avg
x
Black
3.1%-75% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
4.2%-78% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
12.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.9%-5% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.1%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
15.9%-2% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.5%+22% vs US avg
x
High school
43.2%+65% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.6%+23% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
7.7%-77% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Never married
30.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.3%
x
Diversity Index
33/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
14.8%+29% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
6.4%-54% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.0%+33% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
61.4%+959% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 28636

Poverty Rate
14.8%+29% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.0%+33% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
6.4%-54% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.5%+82% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.5%-61% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
61.4%+959% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,129
Median age39.0
Poverty rate14.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White80.5%
Hispanic4.2%
Black3.1%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born6.4%