29666 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 29666, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

29666 is a zip code in Greenwood County and Saluda County, South Carolina, which covers Greenwood CCD, Kirksey CCD, Ninety Six CCD, North Saluda CCD, and Saluda, with a total population of 6,127 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 29666 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 29666.

The estimated population of people living in 29666 is 6,127, with a median age of 46.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 29666 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,127
 -4.8% -4.85%
2020
6,436
+0.86%
-
2019
6,381
 -3.46% -
2018
6,610
+2.66%
-
2017
6,439
 - -

Population of 29666 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 29666 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
87.2%
80.1%
 +8.86%
Black/African American
10.2%
16.3%
 -37.42%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
2.1%
 -61.90%
Asian
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
1.4%
 -7.14%
Other
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 29666 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 29666 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 29666 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 29666 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46 -0.65% 45.2 -3.21% 47.2 +4.66%
2020 46.3 -1.91% 46.7 0% 45.1 -5.05%
2019 47.2 -0.21% 46.7 +0.86% 47.5 -2.26%
2018 47.3 -1.05% 46.3 -3.14% 48.6 +1.67%
2017 47.8 - 47.8 - 47.8 -

The median age of the 29666 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 29666 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 9 276 +28.66% 439 -37.52% 346 282
10 to 19 299 +48.94% 290 +68.92% 472 508
20 to 29 202 +47.98% 258 -13.49% 287 217
30 to 39 315 -24.09% 470 -45.45% 228 279
40 to 49 430 -5.55% 465 -23.69% 394 357
50 to 59 538 -23.64% 726 -38.92% 420 475
60 to 69 407 +22.41% 479 -0.1% 502 477
70+ 359 +17.11% 486 -4.7% 422 461

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 29666 zip code is $58,705.00.

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 29666.

  • Under 25
    $46,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $53,438.00
  • 45 to 64
    $71,786.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,432.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 29666 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 29666, 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 29666 is currently $80,825.00.

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.

3.20% of households in 29666 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 29666 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.15%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.92%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.18%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.24%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.20%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 29666 is $31,870.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 29666 by the total population of 29666.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 29666 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 29666 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
    15.18%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.88%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.11%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.76%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.07%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 29666 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 29666 zip over the age of 16 is 4,839.

Of those people, a total of 55.40% 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 29666 is 52.70%.

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 29666 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 320 15.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 179 77.70% 28.80%
25 to 29 years 325 87.70% 8.80%
30 to 34 years 311 89.40% 7.60%
35 to 44 years 565 92.40% 4.80%
45 to 54 years 750 83.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 527 73.10% 1.80%
60 to 64 years 414 40.60% 4.80%
65 to 74 years 1,031 20.60% 2.40%
75 years and over 417 3.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 29666. 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 4,240 56.10% 5.20%
Black or African American 557 50.80% 2.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 24 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 18 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 52 46.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,188 56.30% 5.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 29666 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 29666 is 2,550, with median earnings of $36,635.00.

Women in 29666 are earning approximately 73.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,550 $36,635.00
Male 1,362 $42,927.00
Female 1,188 $31,443.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 29666 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 365 $64,861.00
Business and Financial 156 $95,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 34 $68,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 81 $74,219.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 38 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00
Legal 15 $0.00
Educational and Library 96 $44,900.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 53 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 205 $36,827.00
Healthcare Support 112 $21,806.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 30 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 93 $12,008.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 58 $32,750.00
Personal Care and Service 45 $2,961.00
Sales 236 $19,491.00
Office and Administrative Support 184 $26,053.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 142 $62,763.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 84 $34,600.00
Production 317 $38,233.00
Transportation and Material Moving 111 $32,596.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 29666 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 29666.

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 200 $57,143.00 165 $67,925.00
Business and Financial 98 $95,820.00 58 $66,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $0.00 24 $54,545.00
Architecture and Engineering 76 $74,063.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 38 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 13 $0.00
Legal 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 26 $57,500.00 70 $44,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 53 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 31 $30,694.00 174 $40,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 112 $21,806.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 18 $26,250.00 75 $11,705.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 48 $34,000.00 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 14 $0.00 31 $2,499.00
Sales 95 $19,275.00 141 $20,547.00
Office and Administrative Support 39 $53,281.00 145 $20,179.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 142 $62,763.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 84 $34,600.00 0 $0.00
Production 240 $39,138.00 77 $4,968.00
Transportation and Material Moving 91 $34,519.00 20 $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 2,403 households in 29666, with an average household size of 2.55 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 1,906 families living in the 29666 zip code with an average family size of 2.86 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 29666:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,528 112 266 497
Average Household Size 2.84 2.96 3.42 1.09
Total Families 1,528 112 266 0
Average Household Size 2.84 2.69 3.06 0

Poverty

Of the 1,906 families living in 29666, 7.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 29666:

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 2,982 housing units in 29666.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,403 80.58%
Vacant 579 19.42%

12.58% of the total 2,982 housing units in 29666 are rental units. This is approximately 375 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,940 are occupied by the owner - or 65.06% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 29666 is $767.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 29666 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
    88
  • Less than $500
    23
  • $500 to $999
    302
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    50
  • $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 29666 is $125,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 29666 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    246
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    568
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    245
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    231
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    305
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    137
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    197
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 29666. The chart below shows the number of properties in 29666 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    375
  • 1940 to 1949
    181
  • 1950 to 1959
    235
  • 1960 to 1969
    212
  • 1970 to 1979
    427
  • 1980 to 1989
    407
  • 1990 to 1999
    423
  • 2000 to 2009
    484
  • 2010 to 2013
    238
  • 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 29666 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    46
  • 1 vehicle available
    698
  • 2 vehicles available
    896
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    763

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 29666 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 29666 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 29666.

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
    151
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    195
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    279
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    436
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    546
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    164
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    230
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    63
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    68
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    123
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    171
  • 90 or more minutes
    12

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 29666 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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