29042 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 29042, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

29042 is a zip code in Bamberg County, South Carolina, which covers Denmark CCD and Olar, with a total population of 4,633 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 29042 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 29042.

The estimated population of people living in 29042 is 4,633, with a median age of 30.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 29042 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,633
 -4.47% -13.87%
2020
4,850
+0.46%
-
2019
4,828
 -4.89% -
2018
5,076
 -5.63% -
2017
5,379
 - -

Population of 29042 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 29042 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
12.9%
16%
 -19.38%
Black/African American
85.2%
82.7%
 +3.02%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.9%
0.4%
 +125.00%
Asian
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
0.7%
 +28.57%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 29042 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 29042 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 29042 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 29042 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.6 +12.5% 30.6 +41.67% 30.7 -2.54%
2020 27.2 -16.82% 21.6 -33.33% 31.5 -4.26%
2019 32.7 -6.84% 32.4 +21.8% 32.9 -10.6%
2018 35.1 -8.59% 26.6 -12.5% 36.8 -15.01%
2017 38.4 - 30.4 - 43.3 -

The median age of the 29042 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 29042 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 9 324 -1.96% 255 +31.31% 165 329
10 to 19 419 +71.62% 237 -2.63% 797 212
20 to 29 643 -92.42% 564 +8.02% 194 591
30 to 39 207 +104.94% 122 +108.23% 357 310
40 to 49 139 +53.94% 252 -59.6% 188 113
50 to 59 407 -37.57% 462 -80.17% 252 160
60 to 69 368 -20.97% 340 -15.63% 282 289
70+ 321 -65.57% 319 -8.81% 109 285

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 29042 zip code is $38,859.00.

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 29042.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,333.00
  • 65 and over
    $30,179.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 29042 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 29042, 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 29042 is currently $51,933.00.

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.

0.00% of households in 29042 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 29042 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    38.63%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.65%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.59%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.97%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 29042 is $15,458.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 29042 by the total population of 29042.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 29042 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 29042 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
    4.79%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.16%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.12%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.21%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.72%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 29042 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 29042 zip over the age of 16 is 3,806.

Of those people, a total of 51.10% 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 29042 is 44.80%.

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 29042 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 676 33.10% 21.40%
20 to 24 years 652 37.70% 18.30%
25 to 29 years 133 66.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 306 100.00% 23.90%
35 to 44 years 580 94.80% 2.20%
45 to 54 years 302 75.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 192 10.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 267 36.70% 32.70%
65 to 74 years 439 35.30% 18.70%
75 years and over 259 10.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 29042. 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 547 49.50% 11.80%
Black or African American 3,205 52.00% 12.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 6 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 7 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 41 19.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 42 38.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 531 48.00% 12.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 29042 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 29042 is 1,705, with median earnings of $20,048.00.

Women in 29042 are earning approximately 119.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,705 $20,048.00
Male 930 $18,304.00
Female 775 $21,875.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 29042 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 172 $32,868.00
Business and Financial 17 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 46 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 68 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 155 $13,169.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 54 $33,561.00
Healthcare Support 66 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 121 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 16 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 90 $4,702.00
Sales 101 $11,382.00
Office and Administrative Support 225 $27,279.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 126 $17,857.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 21 $0.00
Production 218 $14,194.00
Transportation and Material Moving 143 $54,637.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 29042 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 29042.

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 27 $0.00 145 $23,882.00
Business and Financial 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 46 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 68 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 62 $3,278.00 93 $14,971.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 54 $33,561.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 66 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 79 $0.00 42 $11,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 12 $0.00 4 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $0.00 76 $4,583.00
Sales 17 $10,729.00 84 $26,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 52 $2,499.00 173 $29,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 126 $17,857.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 218 $14,194.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 121 $72,790.00 22 $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 1,139 households in 29042, with an average household size of 3.52 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 750 families living in the 29042 zip code with an average family size of 4.53 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 29042:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 394 81 275 389
Average Household Size 4.26 4.17 5.2 1.45
Total Families 394 81 275 0
Average Household Size 4.26 3.63 5.2 0

Poverty

Of the 750 families living in 29042, 12.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 29042:

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 2,071 housing units in 29042.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,139 55.00%
Vacant 932 45.00%

13.91% of the total 2,071 housing units in 29042 are rental units. This is approximately 288 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 711 are occupied by the owner - or 34.33% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 29042 is $700.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 29042 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
    140
  • Less than $500
    82
  • $500 to $999
    136
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    58
  • $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 29042 is $81,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 29042 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    189
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    257
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    124
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    99
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    42
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 29042. The chart below shows the number of properties in 29042 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    110
  • 1940 to 1949
    161
  • 1950 to 1959
    227
  • 1960 to 1969
    375
  • 1970 to 1979
    344
  • 1980 to 1989
    444
  • 1990 to 1999
    206
  • 2000 to 2009
    204
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 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 29042 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    228
  • 1 vehicle available
    385
  • 2 vehicles available
    350
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    176

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 29042 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 29042 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 29042.

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
    163
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    258
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    412
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    68
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    61
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    17
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    82
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    72
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    26
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    103
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    183
  • 90 or more minutes
    129

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 29042 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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