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Columbus town, NC

ZIP 28722 — 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 28722

28722 has a population of 5,998 with a median age of 51.9 yrs (47.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.3%+48% vs US avg
x
Black
2.9%-76% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
3.9%-79% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
13.9%-37% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.4%-15% vs US avg
x
65+
33.6%+106% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.2%-17% vs US avg
x
High school
28.1%+7% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
31.2%-7% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.6%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
21.5%-36% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.8%+24% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
12.1%
x
Diversity Index
16/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
11.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.7%-23% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.4%+57% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.7%+7% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
18.1%+213% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 28722

Poverty Rate
11.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.4%+57% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
10.7%-23% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.7%+7% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.7%+59% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.6%-10% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
18.1%+213% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,998
Median age51.9
Poverty rate11.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.3%
Hispanic3.9%
Black2.9%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born10.7%