29429 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 29429, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

29429 is a zip code in Charleston County, South Carolina, which covers McClellanville CCD and Mount Pleasant, with a total population of 4,176 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 29429 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 29429.

The estimated population of people living in 29429 is 4,176, with a median age of 50.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 29429 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,176
 -6.47% +37.46%
2020
4,465
+15.58%
-
2019
3,863
+25.22%
-
2018
3,085
+1.55%
-
2017
3,038
 - -

Population of 29429 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 29429 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
59.2%
46.2%
 +28.14%
Black/African American
35.8%
49.3%
 -27.38%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.8%
2.2%
 +27.27%
Asian
0%
1.3%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.1%
 +100.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 29429 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 29429 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 29429 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 29429 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.8 +6.05% 50.7 +4.97% 51.8 +10.68%
2020 47.9 -5.34% 48.3 -5.66% 46.8 -4.1%
2019 50.6 -1.36% 51.2 -0.39% 48.8 -2.59%
2018 51.3 +4.06% 51.4 +13.97% 50.1 +0.8%
2017 49.3 - 45.1 - 49.7 -

The median age of the 29429 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 29429 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 9 157 +44.99% 177 +107.61% 226 178
10 to 19 113 +130.29% 180 -49.82% 271 97
20 to 29 227 18.4% 86 +180.47% 166 303
30 to 39 200 -116.45% 141 +83.33% 49 292
40 to 49 96 +125.44% 270 -7.28% 249 184
50 to 59 188 +104.36% 285 +76.18% 414 513
60 to 69 248 +37.56% 223 +20.03% 346 265
70+ 190 +60.24% 257 +27.81% 317 306

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 29429 zip code is $74,139.00.

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 29429.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $170,033.00
  • 45 to 64
    $93,063.00
  • 65 and over
    $0.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 29429 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 29429, 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 29429 is currently $98,824.00.

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.

9.87% of households in 29429 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 29429 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.88%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.16%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    25.60%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.81%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.21%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.47%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.87%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 29429 is $39,964.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 29429 by the total population of 29429.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 29429 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 29429 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
    12.01%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.87%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.10%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    42.57%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 29429 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 29429 zip over the age of 16 is 3,567.

Of those people, a total of 62.80% 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 29429 is 59.00%.

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 29429 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 163 47.20% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 234 98.30% 7.40%
25 to 29 years 235 81.30% 14.10%
30 to 34 years 100 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 398 88.40% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 776 78.70% 12.80%
55 to 59 years 427 75.20% 1.20%
60 to 64 years 377 68.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 591 14.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 266 6.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 29429. 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 2,102 72.50% 1.30%
Black or African American 1,375 46.70% 16.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 31 51.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 59 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 104 57.70% 25.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,102 72.50% 1.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 29429 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 29429 is 2,103, with median earnings of $43,301.00.

Women in 29429 are earning approximately 85.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,103 $43,301.00
Male 1,033 $48,964.00
Female 1,070 $41,797.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 29429 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 401 $95,292.00
Business and Financial 65 $56,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 40 $52,083.00
Architecture and Engineering 106 $90,046.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 127 $31,337.00
Legal 7 $0.00
Educational and Library 162 $35,294.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $14,519.00
Healthcare Practitioners 157 $78,157.00
Healthcare Support 59 $30,938.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 77 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 80 $18,250.00
Personal Care and Service 60 $23,500.00
Sales 150 $19,716.00
Office and Administrative Support 191 $48,513.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 96 $49,000.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 56 $60,417.00
Production 78 $19,200.00
Transportation and Material Moving 19 $52,083.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 29429 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 29429.

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 254 $97,333.00 147 $43,019.00
Business and Financial 16 $0.00 49 $55,114.00
Computer and Mathematical 40 $52,083.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 52 $80,789.00 54 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 117 $0.00 10 $0.00
Legal 5 $0.00 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 162 $35,294.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4 $0.00 25 $14,135.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $79,107.00 133 $77,949.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 59 $30,938.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 77 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 45 $33,583.00 35 $15,156.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 54 $0.00
Sales 53 $17,054.00 97 $19,858.00
Office and Administrative Support 9 $0.00 182 $48,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 96 $49,000.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 56 $60,417.00 0 $0.00
Production 48 $33,000.00 30 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 19 $52,083.00 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 1,590 households in 29429, 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 1,235 families living in the 29429 zip code with an average family size of 3.05 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 29429:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 965 75 195 355
Average Household Size 2.92 4.32 3.26 1.1
Total Families 965 75 195 0
Average Household Size 2.92 4.13 3.26 0

Poverty

Of the 1,235 families living in 29429, 4.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 29429:

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 1,662 housing units in 29429.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,590 95.67%
Vacant 72 4.33%

2.71% of the total 1,662 housing units in 29429 are rental units. This is approximately 45 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,506 are occupied by the owner - or 90.61% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 29429 is $2,083.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 29429 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
    39
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    13
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    27
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 29429 is $375,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 29429 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    17
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    108
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    195
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    32
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    158
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    555
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    387
  • $1,000,000 or more
    54

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 29429. The chart below shows the number of properties in 29429 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    16
  • 1940 to 1949
    43
  • 1950 to 1959
    26
  • 1960 to 1969
    212
  • 1970 to 1979
    75
  • 1980 to 1989
    161
  • 1990 to 1999
    349
  • 2000 to 2009
    268
  • 2010 to 2013
    498
  • 2014 or later
    14

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 29429 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    83
  • 1 vehicle available
    213
  • 2 vehicles available
    691
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    603

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 29429 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 29429 that commute to work in a particular way.

28 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 29429.

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
    13
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    138
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    67
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    325
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    320
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    110
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    368
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    78
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    43
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    403
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    18
  • 90 or more minutes
    20

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 29429 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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