28120 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28120, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28120 is a zip code in Gaston County, North Carolina, which covers Riverbend and South Point, with a total population of 23,126 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 28120 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28120.

The estimated population of people living in 28120 is 23,126, with a median age of 41.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28120 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,126
+6.95%
+13.25%
2020
21,624
+0.19%
-
2019
21,582
+2.19%
-
2018
21,119
+3.42%
-
2017
20,421
 - -

Population of 28120 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28120 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
75.2%
79.5%
 -5.41%
Black/African American
14.9%
12.9%
 +15.50%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.8%
3.6%
 +5.56%
Asian
3.2%
2.1%
 +52.38%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Two Or More Races
2.1%
0.9%
 +133.33%
Other
0.4%
0.7%
 -42.86%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28120 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 28120 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28120 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28120 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.4 +2.48% 39.2 +1.03% 43.1 +4.36%
2020 40.4 +2.54% 38.8 +2.37% 41.3 +0.24%
2019 39.4 -1.5% 37.9 -1.56% 41.2 -0.72%
2018 40 +2.3% 38.5 +2.39% 41.5 +1.97%
2017 39.1 - 37.6 - 40.7 -

The median age of the 28120 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 28120 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 1,203 +17.58% 1,286 -18.42% 1,420 1,057
10 to 19 1,302 -9.61% 1,247 -2.05% 1,175 1,220
20 to 29 1,102 +43.68% 1,261 +18.42% 1,631 1,506
30 to 39 1,572 +4.44% 1,496 +3.32% 1,640 1,539
40 to 49 1,453 +5.34% 1,770 +1.94% 1,516 1,794
50 to 59 1,092 +44.61% 1,283 +43.88% 1,664 1,915
60 to 69 1,129 +17.49% 1,236 +20.75% 1,337 1,481
70+ 780 +39.16% 1,209 -6.29% 1,114 1,117

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28120 zip code is $64,717.00.

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 28120.

  • Under 25
    $31,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $74,664.00
  • 45 to 64
    $80,255.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,375.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28120 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 28120, 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 28120 is currently $87,928.00.

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.

6.52% of households in 28120 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 28120 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.08%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.70%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.17%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.23%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.52%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28120 is $35,645.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28120 by the total population of 28120.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28120 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28120 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
    13.32%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.08%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.89%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.53%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28120 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28120 zip over the age of 16 is 19,137.

Of those people, a total of 68.10% 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 28120 is 62.70%.

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 28120 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 883 39.80% 16.00%
20 to 24 years 1,592 85.00% 19.20%
25 to 29 years 1,545 91.50% 7.40%
30 to 34 years 1,446 87.70% 0.90%
35 to 44 years 3,032 82.80% 6.40%
45 to 54 years 3,824 86.20% 5.30%
55 to 59 years 1,766 71.30% 3.50%
60 to 64 years 1,648 61.80% 6.60%
65 to 74 years 2,333 19.40% 1.50%
75 years and over 1,068 11.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28120. 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 15,103 66.60% 5.60%
Black or African American 2,666 77.00% 10.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 8 62.50% 0.00%
Asian 570 72.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 64 65.60% 100.00%
Other 127 83.50% 13.20%
Two or more races 599 60.90% 14.20%
Hispanic or Latino 659 66.00% 8.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,820 66.20% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28120 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 28120 is 12,001, with median earnings of $43,932.00.

Women in 28120 are earning approximately 75.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,001 $43,932.00
Male 6,180 $50,163.00
Female 5,821 $37,684.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28120 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 1,752 $62,786.00
Business and Financial 915 $62,656.00
Computer and Mathematical 272 $85,556.00
Architecture and Engineering 317 $74,954.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 56 $46,974.00
Community and Social Service 185 $45,759.00
Legal 154 $65,996.00
Educational and Library 578 $39,510.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 97 $47,813.00
Healthcare Practitioners 674 $62,639.00
Healthcare Support 299 $30,203.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 158 $37,750.00
Law Enforcement 34 $56,094.00
Food Preparation and Serving 530 $10,857.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 239 $15,250.00
Personal Care and Service 224 $22,404.00
Sales 1,186 $20,962.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,297 $34,316.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 677 $33,075.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 699 $47,396.00
Production 767 $50,660.00
Transportation and Material Moving 456 $43,661.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28120 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 28120.

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 1,145 $72,771.00 607 $53,434.00
Business and Financial 440 $72,750.00 475 $60,365.00
Computer and Mathematical 177 $87,083.00 95 $83,281.00
Architecture and Engineering 278 $90,395.00 39 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00 42 $46,053.00
Community and Social Service 46 $67,946.00 139 $45,313.00
Legal 0 $0.00 154 $65,996.00
Educational and Library 64 $44,265.00 514 $37,989.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 45 $48,646.00 52 $41,974.00
Healthcare Practitioners 54 $7,328.00 620 $63,068.00
Healthcare Support 32 $0.00 267 $29,199.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 55 $38,828.00 103 $30,536.00
Law Enforcement 24 $0.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 237 $17,580.00 293 $9,850.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 219 $16,083.00 20 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 221 $25,060.00
Sales 497 $35,268.00 689 $14,340.00
Office and Administrative Support 190 $38,676.00 1,107 $32,610.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 560 $40,058.00 117 $30,763.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 699 $47,396.00 0 $0.00
Production 658 $53,636.00 109 $32,772.00
Transportation and Material Moving 400 $47,800.00 56 $4,392.00

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 9,291 households in 28120, with an average household size of 2.49 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 6,536 families living in the 28120 zip code with an average family size of 2.93 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 28120:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,865 650 1,021 2,755
Average Household Size 3.02 3.45 2.66 1.27
Total Families 4,865 650 1,021 0
Average Household Size 2.99 2.88 2.63 0

Poverty

Of the 6,536 families living in 28120, 8.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28120:

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 9,954 housing units in 28120.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,291 93.34%
Vacant 663 6.66%

24.03% of the total 9,954 housing units in 28120 are rental units. This is approximately 2,392 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,732 are occupied by the owner - or 67.63% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28120 is $932.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28120 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
    167
  • Less than $500
    303
  • $500 to $999
    1,076
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    763
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    226
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    24
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 28120 is $190,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28120 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    302
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    509
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,271
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,505
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,851
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    911
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    367
  • $1,000,000 or more
    16

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28120. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28120 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    633
  • 1940 to 1949
    440
  • 1950 to 1959
    857
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,125
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,141
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,203
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,376
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,191
  • 2010 to 2013
    988
  • 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 28120 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    231
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,633
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,703
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,724

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28120 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28120 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28120.

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
    265
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    623
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    787
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,022
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,621
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    895
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,354
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    560
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    793
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,098
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    267
  • 90 or more minutes
    157

Summary

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