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West Jefferson town, NC

ZIP 28694 — 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 28694

28694 has a population of 7,369 with a median age of 49.1 yrs (46.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
89.5%+45% vs US avg
x
Black
1.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
11.8%-37% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.6%-25% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.5%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
26.9%+65% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.8%-11% vs US avg
x
High school
32.0%+22% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.0%+28% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.2%-37% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.4%-31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.0%
x
Diversity Index
18/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
11.3%-2% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
5.6%-60% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.0%+1% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
63.7%+998% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 28694

Poverty Rate
11.3%-2% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.0%+1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
5.6%-60% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.6%+7% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.5%+7% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
63.7%+998% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,369
Median age49.1
Poverty rate11.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White89.5%
Hispanic11.8%
Black1.9%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born5.6%