29568 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 29568, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

29568 is a zip code in Horry County, South Carolina, which covers Conway East CCD, Little River CCD, and Longs, with a total population of 15,427 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 29568 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 29568.

The estimated population of people living in 29568 is 15,427, with a median age of 48.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 29568 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,427
 -10.06% +12.47%
2020
17,153
+6.34%
-
2019
16,130
+7.06%
-
2018
15,066
+9.84%
-
2017
13,716
 - -

Population of 29568 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 29568 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
71.9%
64.1%
 +12.17%
Black/African American
23.2%
32.4%
 -28.40%
Native
0%
0.9%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.5%
1.9%
 +84.21%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.9%
0.5%
 +80.00%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 29568 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 29568 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 29568 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 29568 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.6 +5.88% 49.4 +4.88% 47.7 +4.15%
2020 45.9 -6.9% 47.1 -4.07% 45.8 -7.47%
2019 49.3 +7.64% 49.1 +4.47% 49.5 +9.76%
2018 45.8 -6.91% 47 -6.93% 45.1 -3.63%
2017 49.2 - 50.5 - 46.8 -

The median age of the 29568 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 29568 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 9 558 +53.26% 669 +64.81% 814 1,060
10 to 19 842 -47.58% 810 +22.51% 453 906
20 to 29 375 +23.01% 707 +38.88% 449 890
30 to 39 569 +71.94% 941 -35.97% 977 615
40 to 49 736 +19.84% 868 +17.03% 864 976
50 to 59 811 +9.89% 1,143 +11.37% 847 1,193
60 to 69 1,389 -4.48% 1,326 +9.3% 1,311 1,396
70+ 953 +25.52% 1,019 +41.15% 1,200 1,476

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 29568 zip code is $55,401.00.

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 29568.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,861.00
  • 45 to 64
    $56,921.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,334.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 29568 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 29568, 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 29568 is currently $64,488.00.

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.

1.29% of households in 29568 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 29568 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.25%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.77%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    28.11%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.29%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 29568 is $27,016.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 29568 by the total population of 29568.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 29568 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 29568 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
    7.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.30%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.79%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    60.25%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.38%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 29568 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 29568 zip over the age of 16 is 12,744.

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 29568 is 52.10%.

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 29568 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 550 48.70% 0.40%
20 to 24 years 373 86.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 966 85.00% 6.80%
30 to 34 years 754 81.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,711 87.10% 5.10%
45 to 54 years 1,918 85.90% 6.60%
55 to 59 years 1,089 54.50% 12.00%
60 to 64 years 1,490 46.00% 0.30%
65 to 74 years 2,374 17.40% 7.00%
75 years and over 1,519 9.10% 8.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 29568. 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 9,626 53.20% 4.50%
Black or African American 2,935 59.10% 6.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 39 87.20% 26.50%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 29 51.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 115 80.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 269 84.00% 4.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,420 52.50% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 29568 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 29568 is 6,641, with median earnings of $27,111.00.

Women in 29568 are earning approximately 105.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,641 $27,111.00
Male 3,033 $26,220.00
Female 3,608 $27,581.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 29568 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 536 $68,400.00
Business and Financial 129 $45,938.00
Computer and Mathematical 132 $53,782.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 143 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 52 $22,031.00
Educational and Library 160 $39,432.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 256 $60,431.00
Healthcare Support 328 $19,851.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 38 $54,615.00
Food Preparation and Serving 571 $17,292.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 582 $17,363.00
Personal Care and Service 913 $28,817.00
Sales 816 $19,886.00
Office and Administrative Support 777 $29,636.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 358 $26,655.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $40,545.00
Production 96 $37,692.00
Transportation and Material Moving 175 $27,188.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 29568 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 29568.

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 360 $82,019.00 176 $24,789.00
Business and Financial 23 $44,792.00 106 $46,042.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $0.00 123 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 143 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 52 $22,031.00
Educational and Library 42 $0.00 118 $45,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $0.00 237 $54,297.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 328 $19,851.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 38 $54,615.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 271 $18,315.00 300 $13,200.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 325 $21,750.00 257 $16,486.00
Personal Care and Service 356 $40,895.00 557 $28,089.00
Sales 289 $16,696.00 527 $22,768.00
Office and Administrative Support 135 $26,932.00 642 $29,897.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 353 $26,571.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 127 $40,545.00 0 $0.00
Production 67 $37,788.00 29 $32,321.00
Transportation and Material Moving 175 $27,188.00 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 6,104 households in 29568, with an average household size of 2.53 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 4,359 families living in the 29568 zip code with an average family size of 2.88 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 29568:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,768 697 894 1,745
Average Household Size 2.62 3.43 3.93 1.3
Total Families 2,768 697 894 0
Average Household Size 2.62 2.92 3.65 0

Poverty

Of the 4,359 families living in 29568, 11.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 29568:

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 7,654 housing units in 29568.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,104 79.75%
Vacant 1,550 20.25%

11.72% of the total 7,654 housing units in 29568 are rental units. This is approximately 897 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,040 are occupied by the owner - or 65.85% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 29568 is $1,157.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 29568 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
    167
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    268
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    350
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    13
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    266
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 29568 is $186,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 29568 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    429
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    507
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    672
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,251
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,583
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    477
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    112
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 29568. The chart below shows the number of properties in 29568 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    104
  • 1950 to 1959
    24
  • 1960 to 1969
    408
  • 1970 to 1979
    549
  • 1980 to 1989
    576
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,859
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,281
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,813
  • 2014 or later
    40

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 29568 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    206
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,124
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,732
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,042

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 29568 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 29568 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 29568.

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
    202
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    284
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    329
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,070
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,390
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    355
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,037
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    114
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    109
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    194
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    138
  • 90 or more minutes
    25

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 29568 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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