29210 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 29210, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

29210 is a zip code in Lexington County and Richland County, South Carolina, which covers Irmo CCD and Dutch Fork, with a total population of 40,269 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 29210 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 29210.

The estimated population of people living in 29210 is 40,269, with a median age of 33.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 29210 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
40,269
 -0.54% -2.32%
2020
40,488
+2.99%
-
2019
39,312
 -2.46% -
2018
40,305
 -2.23% -
2017
41,225
 - -

Population of 29210 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 29210 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
35.5%
34.9%
 +1.72%
Black/African American
54.3%
53.9%
 +0.74%
Native
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Hispanic
3.4%
4.2%
 -19.05%
Asian
1.8%
3.8%
 -52.63%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.4%
2.9%
 +51.72%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 29210 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 29210 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 29210 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 29210 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33 +1.23% 32.4 +0.93% 33.4 +1.52%
2020 32.6 -0.61% 32.1 -1.83% 32.9 +0.3%
2019 32.8 +2.82% 32.7 +2.83% 32.8 +1.86%
2018 31.9 +0.95% 31.8 +0.95% 32.2 +1.26%
2017 31.6 - 31.5 - 31.8 -

The median age of the 29210 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 29210 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 2,130 +23.31% 2,480 -22.75% 2,526 1,911
10 to 19 2,098 +8.86% 2,157 -26.88% 2,270 1,593
20 to 29 5,220 -14.55% 5,058 -5.12% 4,469 4,802
30 to 39 3,573 -22.09% 2,969 +29% 2,834 3,846
40 to 49 2,452 +15.16% 2,138 -4.42% 2,828 2,027
50 to 59 2,229 +12.73% 2,551 -10.58% 2,520 2,272
60 to 69 1,711 -11.75% 1,763 +9.73% 1,508 1,935
70+ 1,093 +22.89% 1,603 -0.86% 1,359 1,569

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 29210 zip code is $45,586.00.

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 29210.

  • Under 25
    $29,846.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,884.00
  • 45 to 64
    $47,243.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,985.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 29210 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 29210, 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 29210 is currently $55,147.00.

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.

1.23% of households in 29210 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 29210 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.12%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    33.98%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.34%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.98%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.63%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.72%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.23%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 29210 is $24,145.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 29210 by the total population of 29210.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 29210 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 29210 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
    12.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34.04%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.88%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.47%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.35%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 29210 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 29210 zip over the age of 16 is 33,908.

Of those people, a total of 64.00% 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 29210 is 59.20%.

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 29210 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,939 54.00% 25.10%
20 to 24 years 4,233 77.80% 16.10%
25 to 29 years 5,038 80.40% 2.90%
30 to 34 years 3,769 69.50% 7.00%
35 to 44 years 5,615 68.40% 4.10%
45 to 54 years 4,850 72.50% 5.50%
55 to 59 years 2,093 63.50% 4.90%
60 to 64 years 1,992 47.30% 3.80%
65 to 74 years 2,798 34.60% 2.10%
75 years and over 1,581 5.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 29210. 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 13,107 58.50% 5.90%
Black or African American 18,200 68.70% 7.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 136 62.50% 0.00%
Asian 567 67.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 16 0.00% 0.00%
Other 374 65.50% 15.60%
Two or more races 1,508 53.90% 15.00%
Hispanic or Latino 936 65.80% 12.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,760 58.00% 5.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 29210 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 29210 is 20,059, with median earnings of $30,289.00.

Women in 29210 are earning approximately 88.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 20,059 $30,289.00
Male 9,455 $32,397.00
Female 10,604 $28,665.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 29210 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 1,510 $44,082.00
Business and Financial 632 $37,083.00
Computer and Mathematical 636 $56,371.00
Architecture and Engineering 211 $59,946.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 271 $32,038.00
Community and Social Service 333 $38,586.00
Legal 149 $58,203.00
Educational and Library 1,040 $31,136.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 245 $45,982.00
Healthcare Practitioners 816 $42,813.00
Healthcare Support 661 $26,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 157 $35,160.00
Law Enforcement 399 $46,118.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,590 $15,289.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 969 $20,288.00
Personal Care and Service 466 $16,929.00
Sales 1,893 $21,495.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,689 $29,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 723 $35,817.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 444 $47,500.00
Production 1,529 $32,240.00
Transportation and Material Moving 681 $30,341.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 29210 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 29210.

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 764 $47,847.00 746 $43,005.00
Business and Financial 235 $31,343.00 397 $42,120.00
Computer and Mathematical 463 $60,653.00 173 $45,521.00
Architecture and Engineering 202 $60,000.00 9 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 95 $65,096.00 176 $31,449.00
Community and Social Service 96 $35,909.00 237 $38,873.00
Legal 45 $50,417.00 104 $82,586.00
Educational and Library 150 $36,875.00 890 $30,114.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 132 $53,929.00 113 $45,268.00
Healthcare Practitioners 316 $16,563.00 500 $46,929.00
Healthcare Support 65 $4,696.00 596 $26,350.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 46 $52,667.00 111 $35,096.00
Law Enforcement 274 $44,620.00 125 $46,890.00
Food Preparation and Serving 786 $15,256.00 804 $15,337.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 767 $20,792.00 202 $19,457.00
Personal Care and Service 125 $32,527.00 341 $16,536.00
Sales 647 $29,148.00 1,246 $20,965.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,057 $32,209.00 2,632 $28,697.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 695 $36,099.00 28 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 432 $50,476.00 12 $33,000.00
Production 827 $32,465.00 702 $31,563.00
Transportation and Material Moving 604 $33,042.00 77 $26,350.00

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 17,139 households in 29210, with an average household size of 2.1 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 8,217 families living in the 29210 zip code with an average family size of 2.93 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 29210:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,496 786 2,935 8,922
Average Household Size 2.99 2.66 3.19 1.24
Total Families 4,496 786 2,935 0
Average Household Size 2.96 2.43 3.02 0

Poverty

Of the 8,217 families living in 29210, 14.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 29210:

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 19,142 housing units in 29210.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 17,139 89.54%
Vacant 2,003 10.46%

55.10% of the total 19,142 housing units in 29210 are rental units. This is approximately 10,547 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,354 are occupied by the owner - or 33.19% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 29210 is $935.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 29210 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
    238
  • Less than $500
    275
  • $500 to $999
    6,382
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,585
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    280
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    25
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 29210 is $144,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 29210 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    354
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,288
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,730
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,058
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    749
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    88
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    73
  • $1,000,000 or more
    14

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 29210. The chart below shows the number of properties in 29210 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    78
  • 1940 to 1949
    341
  • 1950 to 1959
    899
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,704
  • 1970 to 1979
    6,946
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,722
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,110
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,250
  • 2010 to 2013
    92
  • 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 29210 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,331
  • 1 vehicle available
    8,974
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,087
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,747

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 29210 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 29210 that commute to work in a particular way.

20 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 29210.

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
    252
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,753
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,269
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,887
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,819
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    918
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,908
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    138
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    221
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    288
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    308
  • 90 or more minutes
    301

Summary

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