29325 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 29325, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

29325 is a zip code in Laurens County, South Carolina, which covers Clinton CCD, Joanna CCD, and Laurens, with a total population of 14,279 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 29325 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 29325.

The estimated population of people living in 29325 is 14,279, with a median age of 39.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 29325 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,279
 -3.28% -10.06%
2020
14,763
 -2.69% -
2019
15,171
 -2.51% -
2018
15,562
 -1.98% -
2017
15,876
 - -

Population of 29325 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 29325 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
62.3%
64.2%
 -2.96%
Black/African American
27.3%
30.4%
 -10.20%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.5%
4%
 +37.50%
Asian
0.8%
0.6%
 +33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.1%
0.8%
 +412.50%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 29325 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 29325 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 29325 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 29325 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.7 +2.06% 36.9 +2.5% 42.8 0%
2020 38.9 -2.99% 36 -5.51% 42.8 -0.47%
2019 40.1 +1.78% 38.1 +6.42% 43 -0.69%
2018 39.4 -1.01% 35.8 +2.58% 43.3 +0.23%
2017 39.8 - 34.9 - 43.2 -

The median age of the 29325 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 29325 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 9 882 -7.03% 921 -66.17% 802 430
10 to 19 1,143 +1.51% 1,169 +11.58% 1,151 1,293
20 to 29 1,263 -26.84% 1,095 -22.64% 935 855
30 to 39 712 +10.01% 779 +17.61% 772 922
40 to 49 782 +13% 1,044 -32.25% 879 736
50 to 59 767 +8.11% 1,073 -25.61% 831 822
60 to 69 956 -22.88% 1,029 -6.15% 725 951
70+ 909 -0.9% 1,352 -3.83% 883 1,292

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 29325 zip code is $41,355.00.

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 29325.

  • Under 25
    $41,587.00
  • 25 to 44
    $38,493.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,301.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 29325 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 29325, 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 29325 is currently $63,004.00.

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.

2.13% of households in 29325 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 29325 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    31.54%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.92%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.80%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.91%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.38%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.13%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 29325 is $22,940.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 29325 by the total population of 29325.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 29325 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 29325 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
    13.16%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.09%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.30%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.64%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.83%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 29325 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 29325 zip over the age of 16 is 11,523.

Of those people, a total of 54.90% 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 29325 is 50.40%.

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 29325 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 920 39.50% 9.60%
20 to 24 years 1,204 74.60% 22.40%
25 to 29 years 586 75.10% 24.50%
30 to 34 years 769 87.60% 6.40%
35 to 44 years 1,661 78.30% 2.80%
45 to 54 years 1,564 71.50% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 968 64.20% 5.50%
60 to 64 years 780 40.30% 7.00%
65 to 74 years 1,642 32.60% 1.70%
75 years and over 1,429 4.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 29325. 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 7,533 53.80% 7.40%
Black or African American 3,322 54.80% 12.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 92 78.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 282 87.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 294 46.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 521 75.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,410 53.10% 7.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 29325 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 29325 is 5,805, with median earnings of $25,432.00.

Women in 29325 are earning approximately 69.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,805 $25,432.00
Male 2,837 $29,494.00
Female 2,968 $20,613.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 29325 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 217 $47,688.00
Business and Financial 125 $77,356.00
Computer and Mathematical 56 $70,956.00
Architecture and Engineering 92 $72,903.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $0.00
Community and Social Service 161 $24,640.00
Legal 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 693 $23,199.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 501 $41,813.00
Healthcare Support 193 $18,727.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 69 $15,880.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 407 $12,995.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 298 $7,734.00
Personal Care and Service 271 $5,583.00
Sales 424 $14,472.00
Office and Administrative Support 424 $29,643.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 161 $25,152.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 197 $52,558.00
Production 805 $28,775.00
Transportation and Material Moving 117 $67,521.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 29325 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 29325.

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 163 $51,250.00 54 $2,499.00
Business and Financial 76 $83,125.00 49 $63,438.00
Computer and Mathematical 55 $70,993.00 1 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 92 $72,903.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $0.00 139 $24,725.00
Legal 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Educational and Library 197 $34,844.00 496 $9,834.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 89 $237,880.00 412 $40,625.00
Healthcare Support 24 $0.00 169 $18,708.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 62 $16,204.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 188 $9,896.00 219 $13,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 149 $17,721.00 149 $7,229.00
Personal Care and Service 104 $7,576.00 167 $3,750.00
Sales 93 $11,544.00 331 $14,653.00
Office and Administrative Support 121 $41,406.00 303 $27,108.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 161 $25,152.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 176 $52,962.00 21 $0.00
Production 546 $31,111.00 259 $21,103.00
Transportation and Material Moving 117 $67,521.00 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 5,025 households in 29325, with an average household size of 2.54 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 3,031 families living in the 29325 zip code with an average family size of 3.43 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 29325:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,044 290 697 1,994
Average Household Size 3.31 3.21 4.02 1.13
Total Families 2,044 290 697 0
Average Household Size 3.3 3.21 3.89 0

Poverty

Of the 3,031 families living in 29325, 15.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 29325:

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 6,352 housing units in 29325.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,025 79.11%
Vacant 1,327 20.89%

21.93% of the total 6,352 housing units in 29325 are rental units. This is approximately 1,393 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,347 are occupied by the owner - or 52.69% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 29325 is $763.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 29325 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
    285
  • Less than $500
    197
  • $500 to $999
    985
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    203
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    8
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 29325 is $122,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 29325 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    545
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    782
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    829
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    514
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    302
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    326
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    49
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 29325. The chart below shows the number of properties in 29325 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    563
  • 1940 to 1949
    554
  • 1950 to 1959
    584
  • 1960 to 1969
    955
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,296
  • 1980 to 1989
    950
  • 1990 to 1999
    860
  • 2000 to 2009
    322
  • 2010 to 2013
    268
  • 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 29325 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    330
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,994
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,534
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,167

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 29325 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 29325 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 29325.

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
    357
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,011
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,022
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    571
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    512
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    238
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    379
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    137
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    164
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    669
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    338
  • 90 or more minutes
    17

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 29325 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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