28340 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28340, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28340 is a zip code in Robeson County, North Carolina, which covers Back Swamp, Fairmont, Gaddys, Orrum, Smyrna, Sterlings, Thompson, Union, and Whitehouse, with a total population of 9,373 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 28340 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28340.

The estimated population of people living in 28340 is 9,373, with a median age of 44.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28340 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,373
 -12.36% -3.49%
2020
10,695
+6.15%
-
2019
10,075
+4.33%
-
2018
9,657
 -0.57% -
2017
9,712
 - -

Population of 28340 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28340 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
27.3%
29%
 -5.86%
Black/African American
34.7%
36.6%
 -5.19%
Native
31.4%
27.7%
 +13.36%
Hispanic
5.4%
4%
 +35.00%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
2.7%
 -51.85%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28340 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 28340 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28340 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28340 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.6 -3.46% 39.1 -4.4% 47.3 -1.87%
2020 46.2 +10% 40.9 +5.96% 48.2 +5.47%
2019 42 -7.08% 38.6 -8.96% 45.7 -5.38%
2018 45.2 -0.22% 42.4 -3.2% 48.3 +1.9%
2017 45.3 - 43.8 - 47.4 -

The median age of the 28340 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 28340 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 9 415 +22.7% 418 -3.99% 492 375
10 to 19 686 +12.71% 540 -20.12% 767 432
20 to 29 531 -15.42% 519 +14.01% 440 573
30 to 39 520 +18.59% 612 -12.55% 611 517
40 to 49 637 -41.66% 563 +22.73% 409 699
50 to 59 583 +12.58% 711 -11.96% 655 625
60 to 69 787 -22.93% 867 -7.19% 606 792
70+ 535 +24.06% 788 +10.29% 576 804

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28340 zip code is $32,403.00.

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 28340.

  • Under 25
    $50,909.00
  • 25 to 44
    $31,703.00
  • 45 to 64
    $34,985.00
  • 65 and over
    $26,922.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28340 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 28340, 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 28340 is currently $42,996.00.

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.

0.87% of households in 28340 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 28340 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    36.79%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    32.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.24%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.01%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.22%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.87%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28340 is $18,027.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28340 by the total population of 28340.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28340 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28340 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
    6.25%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.90%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.87%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    69.27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.71%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28340 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28340 zip over the age of 16 is 7,734.

Of those people, a total of 42.40% 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 28340 is 40.30%.

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 28340 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 427 15.50% 24.20%
20 to 24 years 498 46.80% 7.30%
25 to 29 years 515 81.40% 1.70%
30 to 34 years 534 65.90% 6.80%
35 to 44 years 1,120 55.40% 5.60%
45 to 54 years 1,176 68.70% 2.50%
55 to 59 years 686 43.30% 5.40%
60 to 64 years 734 39.00% 9.40%
65 to 74 years 1,272 13.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 772 3.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28340. 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 2,211 45.40% 4.00%
Black or African American 2,765 39.30% 7.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2,429 40.10% 4.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 233 59.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 96 76.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 233 59.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,211 45.40% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28340 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 28340 is 3,117, with median earnings of $29,186.00.

Women in 28340 are earning approximately 85.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,117 $29,186.00
Male 1,493 $32,868.00
Female 1,624 $28,098.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28340 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 297 $29,383.00
Business and Financial 74 $61,111.00
Computer and Mathematical 34 $50,909.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 101 $37,125.00
Legal 16 $0.00
Educational and Library 131 $33,516.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 63 $45,469.00
Healthcare Support 157 $22,386.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $39,531.00
Food Preparation and Serving 159 $14,179.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 192 $19,904.00
Personal Care and Service 47 $4,850.00
Sales 206 $21,080.00
Office and Administrative Support 425 $29,911.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 55 $22,396.00
Construction and Extraction 161 $37,888.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 159 $26,010.00
Production 359 $29,612.00
Transportation and Material Moving 210 $52,381.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28340 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 28340.

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 178 $47,000.00 119 $28,613.00
Business and Financial 11 $0.00 63 $52,266.00
Computer and Mathematical 21 $0.00 13 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $39,375.00 84 $36,000.00
Legal 5 $0.00 11 $0.00
Educational and Library 5 $0.00 126 $33,438.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 6 $0.00 57 $46,406.00
Healthcare Support 41 $22,578.00 116 $22,273.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $39,531.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 44 $14,038.00 115 $14,261.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 87 $31,932.00 105 $13,618.00
Personal Care and Service 16 $0.00 31 $4,050.00
Sales 59 $22,404.00 147 $20,524.00
Office and Administrative Support 85 $35,216.00 340 $29,448.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 39 $20,729.00 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 161 $37,888.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 159 $26,010.00 0 $0.00
Production 131 $33,281.00 228 $25,313.00
Transportation and Material Moving 182 $53,583.00 28 $50,658.00

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 3,561 households in 28340, with an average household size of 2.63 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 2,315 families living in the 28340 zip code with an average family size of 3.27 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 28340:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,293 226 796 1,246
Average Household Size 2.97 4.03 3.98 1.16
Total Families 1,293 226 796 0
Average Household Size 2.94 3.68 3.69 0

Poverty

Of the 2,315 families living in 28340, 24.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28340:

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 4,204 housing units in 28340.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,561 84.71%
Vacant 643 15.29%

21.53% of the total 4,204 housing units in 28340 are rental units. This is approximately 905 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,160 are occupied by the owner - or 51.38% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28340 is $612.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28340 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
    496
  • Less than $500
    273
  • $500 to $999
    575
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    57
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 28340 is $69,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28340 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    640
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    822
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    274
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    222
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    59
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    98
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    45
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28340. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28340 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    484
  • 1940 to 1949
    179
  • 1950 to 1959
    370
  • 1960 to 1969
    467
  • 1970 to 1979
    726
  • 1980 to 1989
    575
  • 1990 to 1999
    935
  • 2000 to 2009
    366
  • 2010 to 2013
    102
  • 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 28340 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    345
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,222
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,173
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    821

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28340 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28340 that commute to work in a particular way.

28 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28340.

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
    132
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    299
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    218
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    191
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    459
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    255
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    632
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    173
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    103
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    206
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    361
  • 90 or more minutes
    15

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 28340 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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