28434 Council, NC is a small rural town located in the northeastern corner of Howard County. With a population of 1,171, it has a population density of 14 people per square mile and is home to several local businesses such as Anthony's Auto Shop, The Council Country Store, and Council Printing Company. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking in the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park, fishing along the Pee Dee River, and camping at Bungalow Falls State Park. Additionally 28434 Council is home to several organizations such as The Southern Pines Garden Club and The Friends of The Library group which are dedicated to preserving the heritage of our community. Local sporting events include Little League baseball games at Council City Park and grade school basketball tournaments held at North East High School Gymnasium.
The population in Council (zip 28434) is 1,171. There are 15 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Council (zip 28434) is 60.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Council (zip 28434) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Council (zip 28434)
- 48.0% are married
- 5.0% are divorced
- 19.5% are married with children
- 9.3% have children, but are single
Race in Council (zip 28434)
- 31.7% are White
- 47.8% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 17.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander