28714 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 28714, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

28714 is a zip code in Yancey County, North Carolina, which covers Burnsville, Cane River, Crabtree, Egypt, Green Mountain, Jacks Creek, Pensacola, Price Creek, Ramseytown, and South Toe, with a total population of 16,441 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 28714 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 28714.

The estimated population of people living in 28714 is 16,441, with a median age of 47.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 28714 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,441
 -2.82% -1.80%
2020
16,918
 -0.14% -
2019
16,941
 -0.6% -
2018
17,044
+1.8%
-
2017
16,743
 - -

Population of 28714 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 28714 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
92.2%
92.8%
 -0.65%
Black/African American
0.7%
0.9%
 -22.22%
Native
0.4%
0.4%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.3%
4.9%
 +8.16%
Asian
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1%
0.7%
 +42.86%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 28714 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 28714 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 28714 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 28714 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.1 -0.63% 45.8 +1.55% 48.1 -1.84%
2020 47.4 +0.42% 45.1 -1.1% 49 +0.41%
2019 47.2 +0.43% 45.6 +0.66% 48.8 0%
2018 47 +0.43% 45.3 +0.67% 48.8 -0.61%
2017 46.8 - 45 - 49.1 -

The median age of the 28714 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 28714 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 9 784 +7.7% 823 0.4% 832 821
10 to 19 1,075 -3.41% 823 -0.82% 1,034 809
20 to 29 870 -13.16% 814 +5.45% 754 857
30 to 39 880 -2.02% 936 -18.54% 851 772
40 to 49 1,064 -14.26% 959 +11.5% 904 1,072
50 to 59 1,110 -1.31% 1,200 -22.49% 1,091 943
60 to 69 1,316 -4.08% 1,406 -2.18% 1,261 1,375
70+ 1,120 +18.71% 1,563 +9.92% 1,343 1,722

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 28714 zip code is $46,479.00.

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 28714.

  • Under 25
    $34,200.00
  • 25 to 44
    $48,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $64,124.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,894.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 28714 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 28714, 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 28714 is currently $63,161.00.

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.

2.11% of households in 28714 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 28714 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.09%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.32%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.82%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.04%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.52%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.10%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.11%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 28714 is $27,119.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 28714 by the total population of 28714.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 28714 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 28714 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
    10.95%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.64%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.50%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.62%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.29%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 28714 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 28714 zip over the age of 16 is 13,645.

Of those people, a total of 54.00% 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 28714 is 49.90%.

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 28714 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 700 41.00% 24.70%
20 to 24 years 771 79.10% 18.60%
25 to 29 years 840 76.00% 9.70%
30 to 34 years 789 87.30% 3.50%
35 to 44 years 1,823 78.00% 9.20%
45 to 54 years 2,121 76.00% 4.20%
55 to 59 years 900 74.10% 1.80%
60 to 64 years 1,383 46.30% 4.20%
65 to 74 years 2,593 22.40% 4.10%
75 years and over 1,725 12.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 28714. 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 13,047 54.00% 6.40%
Black or African American 103 16.50% 35.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 56 69.60% 64.10%
Asian 42 66.70% 21.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 6 0.00% 0.00%
Other 183 62.30% 0.90%
Two or more races 208 59.60% 28.20%
Hispanic or Latino 502 65.70% 6.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,857 53.60% 6.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 28714 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 28714 is 6,808, with median earnings of $32,677.00.

Women in 28714 are earning approximately 69.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,808 $32,677.00
Male 3,353 $39,602.00
Female 3,455 $27,324.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 28714 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 594 $40,667.00
Business and Financial 178 $41,359.00
Computer and Mathematical 32 $88,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 152 $47,593.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $51,071.00
Community and Social Service 124 $50,625.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 465 $30,031.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $21,410.00
Healthcare Practitioners 403 $43,490.00
Healthcare Support 433 $14,099.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $26,786.00
Law Enforcement 242 $45,938.00
Food Preparation and Serving 272 $10,652.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 225 $20,991.00
Personal Care and Service 144 $19,286.00
Sales 722 $16,319.00
Office and Administrative Support 647 $30,919.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 73 $23,594.00
Construction and Extraction 507 $37,019.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 275 $41,250.00
Production 769 $33,977.00
Transportation and Material Moving 150 $31,923.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 28714 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 28714.

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 360 $56,034.00 234 $32,412.00
Business and Financial 68 $53,875.00 110 $40,761.00
Computer and Mathematical 23 $119,688.00 9 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 114 $34,397.00 38 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00 3 $0.00
Community and Social Service 46 $53,125.00 78 $50,536.00
Legal 3 $0.00 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 109 $61,384.00 356 $25,707.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 44 $21,410.00
Healthcare Practitioners 69 $42,361.00 334 $43,875.00
Healthcare Support 49 $13,413.00 384 $15,278.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 13 $0.00 21 $0.00
Law Enforcement 221 $45,594.00 21 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 75 $18,304.00 197 $10,408.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 176 $25,750.00 49 $15,673.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $0.00 125 $22,566.00
Sales 301 $12,552.00 421 $24,926.00
Office and Administrative Support 119 $41,771.00 528 $29,323.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 62 $25,179.00 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 455 $47,712.00 52 $21,100.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 259 $45,134.00 16 $0.00
Production 404 $35,942.00 365 $30,815.00
Transportation and Material Moving 150 $31,923.00 0 $0.00

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 6,775 households in 28714, with an average household size of 2.41 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 4,566 families living in the 28714 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 28714:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,762 224 580 2,209
Average Household Size 2.9 4.33 3.36 1.12
Total Families 3,762 224 580 0
Average Household Size 2.89 3.88 3.23 0

Poverty

Of the 4,566 families living in 28714, 9.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 28714:

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 9,812 housing units in 28714.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,775 69.05%
Vacant 3,037 30.95%

14.06% of the total 9,812 housing units in 28714 are rental units. This is approximately 1,380 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,142 are occupied by the owner - or 52.41% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 28714 is $669.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 28714 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
    253
  • Less than $500
    354
  • $500 to $999
    788
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    189
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    46
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    3
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 28714 is $172,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 28714 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    387
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    751
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    832
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,041
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,341
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    652
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    120
  • $1,000,000 or more
    18

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 28714. The chart below shows the number of properties in 28714 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,000
  • 1940 to 1949
    457
  • 1950 to 1959
    366
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,011
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,409
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,574
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,036
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,558
  • 2010 to 2013
    401
  • 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 28714 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    272
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,690
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,544
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,269

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 28714 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 28714 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 28714.

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
    291
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    807
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,051
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,189
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    521
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    217
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    498
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    154
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    281
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    675
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    488
  • 90 or more minutes
    131

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 28714 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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