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Etowah CDP, NC

ZIP 28729 — 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 28729

28729 has a population of 3,386 with a median age of 48.2 yrs (56.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.9%+49% vs US avg
x
Black
0.9%-93% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
2.1%-89% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.0%
x
Age Groups
0–17
14.5%-34% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.9%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
29.6%+82% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.9%-65% vs US avg
x
High school
27.8%+6% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.2%+32% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
30.1%-11% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.4%+15% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.9%-29% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.2%+58% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.6%
x
Diversity Index
15/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
4.5%-61% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
7.8%-44% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.9%+99% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.9%+743% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 28729

Poverty Rate
4.5%-61% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.9%+99% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
7.8%-44% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.2%+77% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.0%-14% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.3%-87% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.9%+743% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,386
Median age48.2
Poverty rate4.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.9%
Hispanic2.1%
Black0.9%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born7.8%