29048 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 29048, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

29048 is a zip code in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, which covers Eutawville CCD and Holly Hill, with a total population of 5,051 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 29048 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 29048.

The estimated population of people living in 29048 is 5,051, with a median age of 52.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 29048 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,051
 -6.57% +5.47%
2020
5,406
+4.77%
-
2019
5,160
+6.94%
-
2018
4,825
+0.75%
-
2017
4,789
 - -

Population of 29048 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 29048 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
39.8%
33.7%
 +18.10%
Black/African American
57.7%
61.3%
 -5.87%
Native
0.5%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.9%
2.1%
 -57.14%
Asian
1%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.2%
2.9%
 -93.10%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 29048 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 29048 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 29048 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 29048 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.2 +0.77% 54.9 -1.08% 47 -1.05%
2020 51.8 +8.6% 55.5 +7.98% 47.5 +2.81%
2019 47.7 -12.8% 51.4 -6.03% 46.2 -14.92%
2018 54.7 +6.42% 54.7 +5.39% 54.3 +10.37%
2017 51.4 - 51.9 - 49.2 -

The median age of the 29048 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 29048 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 9 174 +8.66% 225 +98.68% 175 357
10 to 19 253 +28.48% 372 -34.48% 294 196
20 to 29 212 +37.07% 176 +51.51% 265 236
30 to 39 145 -15.12% 278 -23.25% 102 211
40 to 49 291 4.1% 214 +49.47% 288 248
50 to 59 337 +21.74% 243 +56.22% 413 395
60 to 69 564 +10.4% 593 -52.77% 597 330
70+ 319 +68.65% 393 14.14% 575 369

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 29048 zip code is $37,500.00.

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 29048.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $39,736.00
  • 65 and over
    $23,456.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 29048 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 29048, 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 29048 is currently $47,951.00.

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.

0.99% of households in 29048 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 29048 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    36.83%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.45%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.02%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.52%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.04%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.14%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.99%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 29048 is $21,287.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 29048 by the total population of 29048.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 29048 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 29048 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
    1.83%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.54%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    71.31%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.35%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 29048 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 29048 zip over the age of 16 is 4,315.

Of those people, a total of 45.10% 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 29048 is 40.00%.

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 29048 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 286 9.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 183 100.00% 59.60%
25 to 29 years 318 29.20% 12.90%
30 to 34 years 171 97.10% 13.90%
35 to 44 years 246 95.10% 17.10%
45 to 54 years 785 81.10% 0.50%
55 to 59 years 455 66.60% 0.70%
60 to 64 years 366 22.40% 36.60%
65 to 74 years 1,030 21.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 475 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 29048. 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 1,840 43.20% 7.20%
Black or African American 2,362 44.50% 15.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 23 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 50 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 39 61.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 43 32.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,826 43.50% 7.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 29048 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 29048 is 1,725, with median earnings of $31,483.00.

Women in 29048 are earning approximately 72.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,725 $31,483.00
Male 962 $37,645.00
Female 763 $27,447.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 29048 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 213 $29,492.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1 $0.00
Community and Social Service 26 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 82 $44,659.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 28 $0.00
Healthcare Support 72 $26,229.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 58 $18,274.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 67 $26,958.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 153 $7,325.00
Office and Administrative Support 128 $24,919.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 160 $14,894.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 66 $42,868.00
Production 295 $43,190.00
Transportation and Material Moving 235 $43,582.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 29048 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 29048.

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 88 $22,444.00 125 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 26 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 82 $44,659.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 31 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 28 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 72 $26,229.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 22 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 31 $0.00 27 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $27,250.00 7 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 34 $115,982.00 119 $6,675.00
Office and Administrative Support 2 $0.00 126 $24,839.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 160 $14,894.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 66 $42,868.00 0 $0.00
Production 241 $39,982.00 54 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 191 $44,639.00 44 $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 1,914 households in 29048, with an average household size of 2.62 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 1,008 families living in the 29048 zip code with an average family size of 3.44 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 29048:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 668 17 323 906
Average Household Size 2.57 5.76 5.32 1.65
Total Families 668 17 323 0
Average Household Size 2.5 5.76 5.26 0

Poverty

Of the 1,008 families living in 29048, 29.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 29048:

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 2,431 housing units in 29048.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,914 78.73%
Vacant 517 21.27%

13.20% of the total 2,431 housing units in 29048 are rental units. This is approximately 321 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,519 are occupied by the owner - or 62.48% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 29048 is $775.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 29048 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
    74
  • Less than $500
    8
  • $500 to $999
    273
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    40
  • $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 29048 is $85,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 29048 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    429
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    390
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    113
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    228
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    264
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    65
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    30

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 29048. The chart below shows the number of properties in 29048 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    28
  • 1940 to 1949
    37
  • 1950 to 1959
    118
  • 1960 to 1969
    364
  • 1970 to 1979
    665
  • 1980 to 1989
    623
  • 1990 to 1999
    366
  • 2000 to 2009
    143
  • 2010 to 2013
    87
  • 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 29048 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    152
  • 1 vehicle available
    677
  • 2 vehicles available
    608
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    477

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 29048 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 29048 that commute to work in a particular way.

41.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 29048.

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
    10
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    4
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    111
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    144
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    182
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    35
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    201
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    174
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    79
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    361
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    205
  • 90 or more minutes
    169

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 29048 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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