29661 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 29661, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

29661 is a zip code in Greenville County and Pickens County, South Carolina, which covers Slater-Marietta CCD, Tigerville CCD, Travelers Rest CCD, North Pickens CCD, and Pickens, with a total population of 5,892 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 29661 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 29661.

The estimated population of people living in 29661 is 5,892, with a median age of 53.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 29661 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,892
+3.66%
+1.64%
2020
5,684
 -0.4% -
2019
5,707
 -3.02% -
2018
5,885
+1.52%
-
2017
5,797
 - -

Population of 29661 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 29661 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
94%
92%
 +2.17%
Black/African American
1%
1.3%
 -23.08%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.2%
5.2%
 -57.69%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
1.5%
 +86.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 29661 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 29661 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 29661 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 29661 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 53.8 -0.74% 54.6 -0.18% 53.4 -0.74%
2020 54.2 +17.83% 54.7 +16.14% 53.8 +17.72%
2019 46 -0.43% 47.1 0% 45.7 0%
2018 46.2 +6.7% 47.1 +14.88% 45.7 +2.24%
2017 43.3 - 41 - 44.7 -

The median age of the 29661 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 29661 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 9 404 -40.33% 344 9.23% 222 326
10 to 19 390 -13.55% 360 -19.95% 313 257
20 to 29 102 +58.06% 335 -20.53% 165 254
30 to 39 368 -46.29% 440 -28.63% 219 324
40 to 49 335 18.36% 317 -20.11% 326 255
50 to 59 477 1.3% 517 +28.82% 469 661
60 to 69 357 +30.03% 464 -1.16% 471 434
70+ 247 +126.92% 340 +64.28% 594 602

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 29661 zip code is $55,615.00.

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 29661.

  • Under 25
    $65,329.00
  • 25 to 44
    $55,438.00
  • 45 to 64
    $62,115.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 29661 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 29661, 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 29661 is currently $60,910.00.

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.

1.26% of households in 29661 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 29661 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.68%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.50%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.70%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.46%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.83%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.58%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 29661 is $25,411.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 29661 by the total population of 29661.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 29661 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 29661 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
    6.04%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.46%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.27%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.52%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.71%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 29661 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 29661 zip over the age of 16 is 5,018.

Of those people, a total of 42.80% 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 29661 is 41.60%.

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 29661 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 244 54.90% 6.00%
20 to 24 years 200 85.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 219 44.70% 29.60%
30 to 34 years 341 72.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 462 59.70% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 881 60.50% 1.10%
55 to 59 years 570 67.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 562 39.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,010 6.90% 7.10%
75 years and over 529 2.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 29661. 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 4,803 43.40% 2.50%
Black or African American 44 0.00% 0.00%
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 30 80.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 141 26.20% 21.60%
Hispanic or Latino 85 40.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,776 43.50% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 29661 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 29661 is 2,087, with median earnings of $35,859.00.

Women in 29661 are earning approximately 61.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,087 $35,859.00
Male 1,120 $49,081.00
Female 967 $30,299.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 29661 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 199 $66,406.00
Business and Financial 16 $34,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 57 $57,639.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 109 $37,043.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 90 $58,929.00
Healthcare Support 130 $17,143.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $54,583.00
Food Preparation and Serving 68 $5,972.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 183 $22,917.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $30,691.00
Sales 219 $10,990.00
Office and Administrative Support 197 $44,044.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 108 $39,167.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 130 $47,857.00
Production 340 $49,286.00
Transportation and Material Moving 39 $33,875.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 29661 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 29661.

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 171 $70,208.00 28 $0.00
Business and Financial 11 $0.00 5 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 47 $57,098.00 10 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 5 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 109 $37,043.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 90 $58,929.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 130 $17,143.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 19 $0.00 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $54,583.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 38 $6,181.00 30 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 103 $67,701.00 80 $11,944.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 55 $30,691.00
Sales 87 $12,804.00 132 $2,499.00
Office and Administrative Support 9 $0.00 188 $44,706.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 108 $39,167.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 130 $47,857.00 0 $0.00
Production 263 $56,406.00 77 $40,234.00
Transportation and Material Moving 31 $34,875.00 8 $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 2,376 households in 29661, with an average household size of 2.46 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 1,657 families living in the 29661 zip code with an average family size of 2.99 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 29661:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,355 42 260 719
Average Household Size 3 3.26 3.22 1.1
Total Families 1,355 42 260 0
Average Household Size 2.97 2.43 3.15 0

Poverty

Of the 1,657 families living in 29661, 14.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 29661:

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 3,003 housing units in 29661.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,376 79.12%
Vacant 627 20.88%

5.19% of the total 3,003 housing units in 29661 are rental units. This is approximately 156 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,081 are occupied by the owner - or 69.30% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 29661 is $731.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 29661 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
    139
  • Less than $500
    10
  • $500 to $999
    105
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    41
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 29661 is $152,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 29661 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    273
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    422
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    329
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    349
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    209
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    213
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    212
  • $1,000,000 or more
    74

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 29661. The chart below shows the number of properties in 29661 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    83
  • 1940 to 1949
    96
  • 1950 to 1959
    340
  • 1960 to 1969
    114
  • 1970 to 1979
    249
  • 1980 to 1989
    506
  • 1990 to 1999
    832
  • 2000 to 2009
    542
  • 2010 to 2013
    241
  • 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 29661 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    145
  • 1 vehicle available
    495
  • 2 vehicles available
    993
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    743

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 29661 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 29661 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 29661.

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
    79
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    150
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    299
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    235
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    128
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    107
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    228
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    104
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    172
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    351
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    51
  • 90 or more minutes
    61

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 29661 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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