29451 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 29451, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

29451 is a zip code in Charleston County, South Carolina, which covers Mount Pleasant, with a total population of 4,383 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 29451 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 29451.

The estimated population of people living in 29451 is 4,383, with a median age of 52.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 29451 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,383
 -1.79% -0.75%
2020
4,463
 -0.42% -
2019
4,482
+1.17%
-
2018
4,430
+0.32%
-
2017
4,416
 - -

Population of 29451 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 29451 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
96.3%
93.5%
 +2.99%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.3%
3.3%
 -60.61%
Asian
1.9%
1.4%
 +35.71%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.5%
1.8%
 -72.22%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 29451 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 29451 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 29451 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 29451 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 52.1 -3.87% 54.5 -2.15% 50.5 +1.61%
2020 54.2 -2.34% 55.7 -2.11% 49.7 -6.93%
2019 55.5 -2.12% 56.9 -1.9% 53.4 -2.91%
2018 56.7 +1.25% 58 +1.75% 55 +0.18%
2017 56 - 57 - 54.9 -

The median age of the 29451 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 29451 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 9 139 +31.06% 195 +35.51% 180 262
10 to 19 220 -13.25% 127 +57.97% 165 184
20 to 29 152 -34.33% 225 -50.34% 89 123
30 to 39 135 -41.08% 195 -44.51% 83 106
40 to 49 232 +80.52% 191 +97.63% 424 422
50 to 59 317 -0.34% 451 -27.95% 308 328
60 to 69 570 -16.23% 484 -21.48% 476 385
70+ 402 +4.99% 381 +11.98% 421 427

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 29451 zip code is $145,682.00.

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 29451.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $250,001.00
  • 45 to 64
    $131,406.00
  • 65 and over
    $125,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 29451 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 29451, 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 29451 is currently $234,790.00.

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.

40.73% of households in 29451 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 29451 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.10%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    7.10%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.16%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.41%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.19%
  • $200,000 or more
    40.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 29451 is $102,945.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 29451 by the total population of 29451.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 29451 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 29451 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
    34.11%
  • Bachelor's degree
    53.81%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    1.62%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    10.46%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 29451 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 29451 zip over the age of 16 is 3,701.

Of those people, a total of 50.80% 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 29451 is 49.60%.

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 29451 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 109 8.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 102 84.30% 15.10%
25 to 29 years 110 100.00% 14.50%
30 to 34 years 57 93.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 557 75.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 722 72.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 335 51.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 476 52.10% 3.20%
65 to 74 years 851 27.40% 2.60%
75 years and over 382 5.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 29451. 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 3,606 50.30% 2.40%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 46 80.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 24 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 25 20.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 48 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,587 50.00% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 29451 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 29451 is 1,836, with median earnings of $81,500.00.

Women in 29451 are earning approximately 44.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,836 $81,500.00
Male 1,127 $131,234.00
Female 709 $58,651.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 29451 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 478 $172,328.00
Business and Financial 98 $90,556.00
Computer and Mathematical 108 $131,194.00
Architecture and Engineering 46 $91,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00
Legal 78 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 116 $52,273.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 107 $32,361.00
Healthcare Practitioners 132 $157,115.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 32 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 79 $8,650.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 29 $9,766.00
Sales 276 $73,229.00
Office and Administrative Support 66 $83,056.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 25 $57,917.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 21 $0.00
Production 14 $67,188.00
Transportation and Material Moving 74 $38,659.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 29451 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 29451.

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 346 $218,750.00 132 $76,250.00
Business and Financial 35 $132,361.00 63 $77,578.00
Computer and Mathematical 86 $131,604.00 22 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 29 $122,788.00 17 $90,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 66 $250,001.00 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 43 $98,036.00 73 $49,648.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 39 $47,232.00 68 $24,565.00
Healthcare Practitioners 54 $250,001.00 78 $94,167.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 32 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 43 $8,393.00 36 $8,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 29 $9,766.00
Sales 164 $66,071.00 112 $74,063.00
Office and Administrative Support 21 $0.00 45 $12,321.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 25 $57,917.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 10 $0.00 4 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 74 $38,659.00 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 1,930 households in 29451, with an average household size of 2.27 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 1,367 families living in the 29451 zip code with an average family size of 2.72 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 29451:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,277 0 90 563
Average Household Size 2.69 0 3.41 1.13
Total Families 1,277 0 90 0
Average Household Size 2.68 0 3.28 0

Poverty

Of the 1,367 families living in 29451, 1.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 29451:

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 4,459 housing units in 29451.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,930 43.28%
Vacant 2,529 56.72%

4.80% of the total 4,459 housing units in 29451 are rental units. This is approximately 214 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,694 are occupied by the owner - or 37.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 29451 is $2,731.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 29451 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
    22
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    9
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    57
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    29
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    26
  • $3,000 or more
    93

Property Value

The median value of a property in 29451 is $889,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 29451 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    7
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    26
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    15
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    66
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    899
  • $1,000,000 or more
    681

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 29451. The chart below shows the number of properties in 29451 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    15
  • 1940 to 1949
    104
  • 1950 to 1959
    301
  • 1960 to 1969
    326
  • 1970 to 1979
    551
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,426
  • 1990 to 1999
    955
  • 2000 to 2009
    639
  • 2010 to 2013
    142
  • 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 29451 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    29
  • 1 vehicle available
    489
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,060
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    352

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 29451 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 29451 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 29451.

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
    61
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    73
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    55
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    139
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    264
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    140
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    460
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    32
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    105
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    86
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    33
  • 90 or more minutes
    37

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 29451 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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