29130 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 29130, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

29130 is a zip code in Fairfield County, Kershaw County, and Richland County, South Carolina, which covers Ridgeway CCD, Winnsboro South CCD, Elgin CCD, and Blythewood, with a total population of 6,664 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 29130 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 29130.

The estimated population of people living in 29130 is 6,664, with a median age of 53.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 29130 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,664
 -5.66% +12.80%
2020
7,064
+14.19%
-
2019
6,186
+7.49%
-
2018
5,755
 -2.59% -
2017
5,908
 - -

Population of 29130 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 29130 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
51.9%
52%
 -0.19%
Black/African American
43.6%
41.8%
 +4.31%
Native
1.2%
0.8%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
1.4%
0.7%
 +100.00%
Asian
0%
1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
3.7%
 -51.35%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 29130 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 29130 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 29130 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 29130 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 53.9 +0.56% 50.9 +0.99% 57 +0.88%
2020 53.6 +7.41% 50.4 +3.28% 56.5 +11.22%
2019 49.9 -4.77% 48.8 0% 50.8 -5.75%
2018 52.4 +6.29% 48.8 +2.74% 53.9 +4.05%
2017 49.3 - 47.5 - 51.8 -

The median age of the 29130 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 29130 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 9 266 -35.91% 212 70.66% 178 165
10 to 19 397 +31.66% 266 -8.55% 522 204
20 to 29 337 +26.89% 202 -10.12% 393 154
30 to 39 98 +145.34% 291 -12.95% 254 224
40 to 49 444 -33.36% 489 +19.09% 294 574
50 to 59 491 +9.75% 611 -7.23% 531 509
60 to 69 518 +36.86% 573 +35.2% 719 777
70+ 321 +50.4% 392 +66.7% 514 652

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 29130 zip code is $61,742.00.

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 29130.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,957.00
  • 45 to 64
    $91,579.00
  • 65 and over
    $33,109.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 29130 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 29130, 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 29130 is currently $88,414.00.

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.

9.12% of households in 29130 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 29130 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.38%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.80%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.23%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.58%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.71%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.18%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.12%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 29130 is $38,007.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 29130 by the total population of 29130.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 29130 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 29130 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
    13.26%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.77%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.53%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.76%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 29130 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 29130 zip over the age of 16 is 6,103.

Of those people, a total of 51.40% 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 29130 is 49.20%.

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 29130 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 508 18.90% 69.80%
20 to 24 years 359 92.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 188 45.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 252 89.70% 5.30%
35 to 44 years 751 71.90% 3.30%
45 to 54 years 829 84.60% 4.00%
55 to 59 years 554 61.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 616 65.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,246 29.50% 1.60%
75 years and over 800 5.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 29130. 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 3,254 54.30% 4.40%
Black or African American 2,644 47.30% 0.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 81 58.00% 100.00%
Asian 1 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 123 57.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 90 41.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,164 54.70% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 29130 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 29130 is 3,005, with median earnings of $42,578.00.

Women in 29130 are earning approximately 48.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,005 $42,578.00
Male 1,526 $54,364.00
Female 1,479 $26,413.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 29130 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 403 $95,156.00
Business and Financial 212 $54,007.00
Computer and Mathematical 83 $66,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $69,022.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 125 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $61,094.00
Legal 63 $203,125.00
Educational and Library 177 $5,910.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 78 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 167 $76,274.00
Healthcare Support 56 $15,147.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 49 $0.00
Law Enforcement 77 $26,294.00
Food Preparation and Serving 53 $4,393.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 125 $43,302.00
Personal Care and Service 19 $42,841.00
Sales 401 $38,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 209 $29,858.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 94 $53,023.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 77 $38,750.00
Production 359 $34,801.00
Transportation and Material Moving 108 $56,000.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 29130 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 29130.

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 326 $88,182.00 77 $122,652.00
Business and Financial 81 $53,952.00 131 $55,121.00
Computer and Mathematical 52 $36,625.00 31 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $69,022.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 125 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 20 $61,094.00
Legal 53 $203,423.00 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 177 $5,910.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $0.00 69 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 45 $83,906.00 122 $75,625.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 56 $15,147.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 49 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 77 $26,294.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 18 $0.00 35 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 100 $43,641.00 25 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 11 $0.00 8 $7,500.00
Sales 133 $53,727.00 268 $19,965.00
Office and Administrative Support 8 $0.00 201 $29,631.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 90 $52,907.00 4 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 77 $38,750.00 0 $0.00
Production 281 $47,147.00 78 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 66 $58,438.00 42 $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 2,884 households in 29130, with an average household size of 2.25 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 1,844 families living in the 29130 zip code with an average family size of 2.91 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 29130:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,561 37 246 1,040
Average Household Size 2.58 1.7 5.34 1.04
Total Families 1,561 37 246 0
Average Household Size 2.58 1.38 5.27 0

Poverty

Of the 1,844 families living in 29130, 6.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 29130:

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 3,529 housing units in 29130.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,884 81.72%
Vacant 645 18.28%

6.01% of the total 3,529 housing units in 29130 are rental units. This is approximately 212 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,393 are occupied by the owner - or 67.81% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 29130 is $796.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 29130 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
    279
  • Less than $500
    56
  • $500 to $999
    109
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    43
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    4
  • $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 29130 is $200,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 29130 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    216
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    353
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    358
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    265
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    418
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    547
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    194
  • $1,000,000 or more
    42

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 29130. The chart below shows the number of properties in 29130 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    293
  • 1940 to 1949
    59
  • 1950 to 1959
    94
  • 1960 to 1969
    417
  • 1970 to 1979
    512
  • 1980 to 1989
    349
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,046
  • 2000 to 2009
    582
  • 2010 to 2013
    177
  • 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 29130 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    60
  • 1 vehicle available
    526
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,364
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    934

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 29130 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 29130 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 29130.

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
    67
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    104
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    221
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    122
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    259
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    292
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,249
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    40
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    24
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    270
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    94
  • 90 or more minutes
    96

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 29130 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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