29118 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 29118, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

29118 is a zip code in Calhoun County and Orangeburg County, South Carolina, which covers St. Matthews CCD, Sandy Run-Staley Crossroads CCD, North CCD, and Orangeburg, with a total population of 16,387 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 29118 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 29118.

The estimated population of people living in 29118 is 16,387, with a median age of 36.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 29118 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,387
 -2.29% -6.55%
2020
16,771
 -3.9% -
2019
17,451
+1.27%
-
2018
17,232
 -1.73% -
2017
17,535
 - -

Population of 29118 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 29118 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
31.6%
29.1%
 +8.59%
Black/African American
57.8%
62.1%
 -6.92%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
5.8%
3.4%
 +70.59%
Asian
3%
3%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.8%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
1.9%
 -63.16%
Other
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 29118 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 29118 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 29118 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 29118 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.7 -6.38% 34.5 -1.43% 40.7 -1.69%
2020 39.2 -0.51% 35 -4.63% 41.4 +2.73%
2019 39.4 +2.87% 36.7 +0.27% 40.3 +2.54%
2018 38.3 -4.25% 36.6 -8.96% 39.3 -1.5%
2017 40 - 40.2 - 39.9 -

The median age of the 29118 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 29118 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 1,247 -10.15% 844 +9.16% 1,115 902
10 to 19 1,227 +25.08% 1,506 -21.98% 1,531 1,186
20 to 29 1,031 -28.12% 893 +41.55% 768 1,199
30 to 39 777 +28.29% 1,253 -25.4% 1,011 961
40 to 49 1,237 -33.27% 1,223 +16.9% 863 1,380
50 to 59 1,148 -45.33% 1,437 -38.34% 693 956
60 to 69 1,160 -17.93% 795 +33% 961 1,073
70+ 772 +3.87% 985 +2.33% 796 992

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 29118 zip code is $53,547.00.

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 29118.

  • Under 25
    $2,499.00
  • 25 to 44
    $52,540.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,324.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,142.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 29118 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 29118, 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 29118 is currently $70,477.00.

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.

1.60% of households in 29118 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 29118 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.38%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.01%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.32%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.56%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 29118 is $26,949.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 29118 by the total population of 29118.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 29118 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 29118 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
    24.03%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.23%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.14%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.68%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.91%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 29118 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 29118 zip over the age of 16 is 12,622.

Of those people, a total of 55.20% 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 29118 is 53.10%.

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 29118 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 969 22.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 1,142 60.70% 2.00%
25 to 29 years 825 63.00% 3.50%
30 to 34 years 1,004 80.30% 6.00%
35 to 44 years 2,045 75.50% 5.20%
45 to 54 years 2,034 79.90% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 781 66.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 962 57.80% 9.40%
65 to 74 years 1,758 22.30% 4.10%
75 years and over 1,102 8.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 29118. 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 4,637 50.40% 0.30%
Black or African American 7,411 56.20% 5.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 410 74.10% 5.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 49 100.00% 0.00%
Other 50 88.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 65 90.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 386 40.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,271 51.10% 0.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 29118 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 29118 is 6,701, with median earnings of $35,266.00.

Women in 29118 are earning approximately 89.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,701 $35,266.00
Male 3,374 $37,222.00
Female 3,327 $33,143.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 29118 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 604 $45,847.00
Business and Financial 230 $51,346.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 68 $104,083.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 80 $34,583.00
Community and Social Service 207 $42,546.00
Legal 93 $55,804.00
Educational and Library 514 $40,694.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 550 $54,042.00
Healthcare Support 56 $30,556.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 26 $0.00
Law Enforcement 43 $44,271.00
Food Preparation and Serving 189 $20,020.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 244 $26,287.00
Personal Care and Service 193 $17,827.00
Sales 908 $14,789.00
Office and Administrative Support 744 $35,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 193 $33,438.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 284 $52,794.00
Production 699 $32,699.00
Transportation and Material Moving 285 $60,050.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 29118 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 29118.

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 269 $52,311.00 335 $39,985.00
Business and Financial 56 $17,121.00 174 $58,841.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 68 $104,083.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 48 $0.00 32 $0.00
Community and Social Service 62 $50,000.00 145 $42,546.00
Legal 78 $57,143.00 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 70 $36,111.00 444 $40,794.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 79 $79,764.00 471 $52,646.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 56 $30,556.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 34 $43,333.00 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 106 $20,104.00 83 $12,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 212 $26,875.00 32 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 73 $0.00 120 $7,037.00
Sales 362 $30,847.00 546 $12,831.00
Office and Administrative Support 64 $44,091.00 680 $33,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 193 $33,438.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 284 $52,794.00 0 $0.00
Production 533 $35,727.00 166 $8,675.00
Transportation and Material Moving 285 $60,050.00 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 5,932 households in 29118, with an average household size of 2.72 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 3,852 families living in the 29118 zip code with an average family size of 3.48 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 29118:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,663 125 1,064 2,080
Average Household Size 3.56 3.26 3.53 1.2
Total Families 2,663 125 1,064 0
Average Household Size 3.54 3.06 3.38 0

Poverty

Of the 3,852 families living in 29118, 10.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 29118:

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 6,806 housing units in 29118.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,932 87.16%
Vacant 874 12.84%

25.05% of the total 6,806 housing units in 29118 are rental units. This is approximately 1,705 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,915 are occupied by the owner - or 57.52% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 29118 is $799.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 29118 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
    312
  • Less than $500
    68
  • $500 to $999
    1,322
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    265
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    50
  • $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 29118 is $143,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 29118 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    430
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    694
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    966
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    702
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    639
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    390
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    77
  • $1,000,000 or more
    17

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 29118. The chart below shows the number of properties in 29118 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    59
  • 1940 to 1949
    58
  • 1950 to 1959
    129
  • 1960 to 1969
    736
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,437
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,482
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,616
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,045
  • 2010 to 2013
    244
  • 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 29118 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    191
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,789
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,246
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,706

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 29118 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 29118 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 29118.

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
    165
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    508
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,316
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,043
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    852
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    214
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    500
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    92
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    201
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    344
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    602
  • 90 or more minutes
    189

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 29118 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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