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Cherokee CDP, NC

ZIP 28719 — 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 28719

28719 has a population of 6,577 with a median age of 38.0 yrs (49.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
12.0%-81% vs US avg
x
Black
1.3%-90% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.8%-69% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.6%-70% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
79.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.5%+11% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.4%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
17.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.4%+38% vs US avg
x
High school
42.3%+61% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.3%-2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.0%-58% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
33.4%-31% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.2%+10% vs US avg
x
Divorced
20.4%+98% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.0%
x
Diversity Index
35/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
20.6%+79% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.5%+155% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+36% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.1%+6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.8%+108% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.6%+583% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 28719

Poverty Rate
20.6%+79% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+36% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.5%+155% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.8%+108% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.1%+6% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
40.4%+405% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.3%-46% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
39.6%+583% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,577
Median age38.0
Poverty rate20.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White12.0%
Hispanic5.6%
Black1.3%
Asian1.8%
Foreign-born35.5%