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Bakersville town, NC

ZIP 28705 — 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 28705

28705 has a population of 6,733 with a median age of 49.5 yrs (48.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
94.6%+54% vs US avg
x
Black
1.4%-89% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.6%-86% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.7%-29% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.5%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
26.9%+65% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.9%-2% vs US avg
x
High school
30.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.5%+26% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.7%-36% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.7%+14% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.6%-27% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.3%-0% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.4%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
10.9%-5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
7.6%+27% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.4%+45% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.9%+518% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanScotch-Irish

Health & Community Indicators in 28705

Poverty Rate
10.9%-5% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.6%+27% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.4%+45% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.5%+18% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-94% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.9%+518% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,733
Median age49.5
Poverty rate10.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White94.6%
Hispanic2.6%
Black1.4%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born0.0%