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Linville CDP, NC

ZIP 28646 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 28646

28646 has a population of 544 with a median age of 58.9 yrs (54.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
100.0%+62% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
5.5%-71% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.2%-36% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.0%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
22.8%+40% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
0.0%
x
High school
31.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.9%+35% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
29.8%-11% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
61.2%+27% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.7%+12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
0.9%
x
Diversity Index
-0/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
12.0%+100% vs US avg
x
Disability
28.1%+110% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
GermanScottishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 28646

Poverty Rate
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.0%+100% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
28.1%+110% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.8%-15% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
0.0%
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population544
Median age58.9
Poverty rate0.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White100.0%
Hispanic5.5%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born0.0%