29672 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 29672, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

29672 is a zip code in Oconee County, South Carolina, which covers Seneca CCD and Walhalla, with a total population of 11,988 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 29672 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 29672.

The estimated population of people living in 29672 is 11,988, with a median age of 54.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 29672 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
11,988
 -0.42% -2.58%
2020
12,038
 -2.57% -
2019
12,356
+1.67%
-
2018
12,153
 -1.24% -
2017
12,305
 - -

Population of 29672 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 29672 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
87.1%
89.7%
 -2.90%
Black/African American
4.7%
5.2%
 -9.62%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.5%
3.1%
 +12.90%
Asian
3.2%
1.5%
 +113.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
0.4%
 +275.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 29672 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 29672 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 29672 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 29672 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 54.3 -0.18% 50.9 -4.14% 56.4 +0.89%
2020 54.4 +1.68% 53.1 +4.53% 55.9 0%
2019 53.5 +0.19% 50.8 -1.74% 55.9 +0.18%
2018 53.4 +4.91% 51.7 +7.26% 55.8 +1.64%
2017 50.9 - 48.2 - 54.9 -

The median age of the 29672 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 29672 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 9 663 -33.25% 415 -15.86% 459 349
10 to 19 540 +17.69% 519 +9.3% 640 560
20 to 29 991 -62.66% 640 -8.93% 494 500
30 to 39 480 +11.56% 473 0.85% 527 472
40 to 49 558 +2.66% 660 +22.37% 559 812
50 to 59 709 +23.87% 841 -14.67% 887 712
60 to 69 1,122 -15.24% 1,218 -0.49% 940 1,207
70+ 1,188 +15.94% 1,288 +16.23% 1,371 1,499

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 29672 zip code is $67,016.00.

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 29672.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $61,319.00
  • 45 to 64
    $92,723.00
  • 65 and over
    $60,730.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 29672 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 29672, 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 29672 is currently $107,476.00.

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.

11.45% of households in 29672 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 29672 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.73%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.42%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.03%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.71%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.71%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.95%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.45%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 29672 is $47,630.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 29672 by the total population of 29672.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 29672 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 29672 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
    22.43%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.95%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29.17%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 29672 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 29672 zip over the age of 16 is 10,263.

Of those people, a total of 50.90% 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 29672 is 48.10%.

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 29672 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 283 25.40% 2.80%
20 to 24 years 392 87.00% 18.20%
25 to 29 years 602 94.00% 3.00%
30 to 34 years 513 86.50% 22.70%
35 to 44 years 1,149 81.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 1,409 85.90% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 898 74.50% 8.10%
60 to 64 years 1,071 51.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 2,320 16.80% 8.50%
75 years and over 1,626 2.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 29672. 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 9,334 50.00% 5.60%
Black or African American 503 46.70% 13.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 5 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 251 75.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 49 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 121 66.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 334 93.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,081 48.90% 5.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 29672 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 29672 is 4,932, with median earnings of $41,931.00.

Women in 29672 are earning approximately 48.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,932 $41,931.00
Male 2,651 $56,354.00
Female 2,281 $27,417.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 29672 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 582 $90,938.00
Business and Financial 169 $46,705.00
Computer and Mathematical 51 $168,542.00
Architecture and Engineering 114 $77,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 54 $112,917.00
Community and Social Service 80 $39,348.00
Legal 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 485 $53,320.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 96 $42,300.00
Healthcare Practitioners 464 $74,250.00
Healthcare Support 135 $11,066.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 35 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 458 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 88 $19,000.00
Personal Care and Service 107 $15,744.00
Sales 423 $46,424.00
Office and Administrative Support 448 $31,429.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 396 $48,125.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 189 $55,809.00
Production 315 $34,844.00
Transportation and Material Moving 101 $53,365.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 29672 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 29672.

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 415 $106,313.00 167 $48,750.00
Business and Financial 129 $37,135.00 40 $59,231.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00 36 $131,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 86 $160,903.00 28 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 54 $112,917.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 32 $0.00 48 $52,778.00
Legal 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 174 $78,938.00 311 $44,792.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 46 $41,200.00 50 $51,719.00
Healthcare Practitioners 203 $222,413.00 261 $51,767.00
Healthcare Support 22 $0.00 113 $11,010.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 35 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29 $0.00 429 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 38 $25,714.00 50 $14,348.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $0.00 52 $0.00
Sales 299 $54,583.00 124 $43,711.00
Office and Administrative Support 49 $26,350.00 399 $33,109.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 327 $52,550.00 69 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 189 $55,809.00 0 $0.00
Production 222 $37,667.00 93 $34,531.00
Transportation and Material Moving 90 $54,423.00 11 $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 5,207 households in 29672, 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 3,510 families living in the 29672 zip code with an average family size of 2.76 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 29672:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,049 148 313 1,697
Average Household Size 2.69 3.7 3.36 1.2
Total Families 3,049 148 313 0
Average Household Size 2.68 3.5 3.17 0

Poverty

Of the 3,510 families living in 29672, 5.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 29672:

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 6,405 housing units in 29672.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,207 81.30%
Vacant 1,198 18.70%

13.79% of the total 6,405 housing units in 29672 are rental units. This is approximately 883 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,135 are occupied by the owner - or 64.56% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 29672 is $878.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 29672 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
    189
  • Less than $500
    19
  • $500 to $999
    493
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    164
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    111
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    11
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    85

Property Value

The median value of a property in 29672 is $330,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 29672 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    81
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    261
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    426
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    704
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    443
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    965
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    906
  • $1,000,000 or more
    349

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 29672. The chart below shows the number of properties in 29672 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    173
  • 1940 to 1949
    29
  • 1950 to 1959
    181
  • 1960 to 1969
    662
  • 1970 to 1979
    828
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,153
  • 1990 to 1999
    870
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,837
  • 2010 to 2013
    657
  • 2014 or later
    15

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 29672 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    257
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,255
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,318
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,377

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 29672 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 29672 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 29672.

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
    193
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    374
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,008
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    830
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    860
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    251
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    239
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    158
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    161
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    189
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    275
  • 90 or more minutes
    87

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 29672 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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