28103 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28103, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28103 is a zip code in Anson County and Union County, North Carolina, which covers White Store, Lanes Creek, Marshville, and New Salem, with a total population of 10,490 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 28103 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28103.

The estimated population of people living in 28103 is 10,490, with a median age of 43.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28103 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,490
 -6.61% -2.56%
2020
11,233
 -0.43% -
2019
11,281
 -1.02% -
2018
11,397
+5.86%
-
2017
10,766
 - -

Population of 28103 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28103 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
75.3%
74.2%
 +1.48%
Black/African American
19.6%
19.3%
 +1.55%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.4%
4.4%
 -22.73%
Asian
0.6%
1%
 -40.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
0.8%
 +37.50%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28103 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 28103 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28103 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28103 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.6 -0.68% 43.5 +0.69% 43.7 -6.02%
2020 43.9 +5.53% 43.2 +7.2% 46.5 +10.19%
2019 41.6 +2.72% 40.3 +0.75% 42.2 +3.43%
2018 40.5 -0.49% 40 +1.52% 40.8 -2.16%
2017 40.7 - 39.4 - 41.7 -

The median age of the 28103 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 28103 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 512 +41.63% 466 +42.97% 743 648
10 to 19 824 -32.92% 903 -41.56% 568 530
20 to 29 704 -30.27% 661 -12.63% 493 566
30 to 39 649 -1.95% 536 +16.75% 625 615
40 to 49 751 -12.28% 995 -59.39% 661 515
50 to 59 825 +18.09% 701 +39.74% 961 1,012
60 to 69 630 +16.68% 627 -8.21% 724 571
70+ 412 +10.69% 570 +39.5% 451 807

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28103 zip code is $66,393.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 28103.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,563.00
  • 45 to 64
    $79,183.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,107.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28103 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 28103, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 28103 is currently $73,910.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.05% of households in 28103 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 28103 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.44%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.49%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.66%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.13%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.55%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.68%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.05%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28103 is $29,105.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28103 by the total population of 28103.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28103 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28103 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.83%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.82%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.06%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28103 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28103 zip over the age of 16 is 8,462.

Of those people, a total of 64.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 28103 is 61.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 28103 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 461 46.90% 28.20%
20 to 24 years 555 80.00% 19.10%
25 to 29 years 504 89.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 702 91.20% 2.70%
35 to 44 years 1,146 87.50% 9.50%
45 to 54 years 1,297 81.30% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 1,244 75.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 510 80.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,254 22.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 789 3.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28103. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,557 67.50% 2.80%
Black or African American 1,685 53.10% 15.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 56 96.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 2 0.00% 0.00%
Other 56 67.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 106 46.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 276 73.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,382 67.50% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28103 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 28103 is 5,202, with median earnings of $43,558.00.

Women in 28103 are earning approximately 86.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,202 $43,558.00
Male 2,887 $47,506.00
Female 2,315 $41,304.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28103 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 857 $48,805.00
Business and Financial 283 $60,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 78 $73,558.00
Architecture and Engineering 87 $72,417.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $0.00
Community and Social Service 54 $62,955.00
Legal 63 $12,443.00
Educational and Library 223 $51,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 56 $33,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 232 $58,333.00
Healthcare Support 80 $22,917.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 47 $30,063.00
Law Enforcement 25 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 158 $12,898.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 126 $20,833.00
Personal Care and Service 164 $18,750.00
Sales 259 $44,732.00
Office and Administrative Support 662 $41,280.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 240 $36,013.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 448 $55,231.00
Production 574 $45,461.00
Transportation and Material Moving 280 $31,563.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28103 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 28103.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 665 $48,791.00 192 $50,104.00
Business and Financial 108 $48,636.00 175 $62,995.00
Computer and Mathematical 71 $73,221.00 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 78 $75,000.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 54 $62,955.00
Legal 45 $0.00 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 32 $0.00 191 $50,702.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 56 $33,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 232 $58,333.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 80 $22,917.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $0.00 20 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 91 $10,134.00 67 $15,313.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 91 $20,903.00 35 $9,886.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $0.00 142 $19,375.00
Sales 101 $44,554.00 158 $45,109.00
Office and Administrative Support 136 $52,317.00 526 $38,182.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 240 $36,013.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 448 $55,231.00 0 $0.00
Production 346 $41,181.00 228 $45,804.00
Transportation and Material Moving 193 $32,480.00 87 $21,164.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,994 households in 28103, with an average household size of 2.6 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,033 families living in the 28103 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 28103:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,277 146 610 961
Average Household Size 2.96 3.12 3.4 1.16
Total Families 2,277 146 610 0
Average Household Size 2.93 2.84 3.2 0

Poverty

Of the 3,033 families living in 28103, 3.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28103:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,545 housing units in 28103.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,994 87.88%
Vacant 551 12.12%

11.68% of the total 4,545 housing units in 28103 are rental units. This is approximately 531 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,314 are occupied by the owner - or 72.92% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28103 is $848.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28103 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    149
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    370
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    149
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    12
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 28103 is $174,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28103 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    159
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    398
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    593
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    727
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    761
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    455
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    165
  • $1,000,000 or more
    56

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28103. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28103 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    550
  • 1940 to 1949
    146
  • 1950 to 1959
    497
  • 1960 to 1969
    498
  • 1970 to 1979
    586
  • 1980 to 1989
    697
  • 1990 to 1999
    795
  • 2000 to 2009
    573
  • 2010 to 2013
    203
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 28103 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    102
  • 1 vehicle available
    794
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,543
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,555

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28103 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28103 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28103.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    143
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    361
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    293
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    591
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    666
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    743
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    742
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    196
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    211
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    369
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    346
  • 90 or more minutes
    55

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 28103 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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