29910 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 29910, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

29910 is a zip code in Beaufort County, South Carolina, which covers Bluffton, with a total population of 46,606 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 29910 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 29910.

The estimated population of people living in 29910 is 46,606, with a median age of 40.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 29910 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
46,606
+6.85%
+18.72%
2020
43,618
+4.61%
-
2019
41,697
+1.66%
-
2018
41,018
+4.49%
-
2017
39,256
 - -

Population of 29910 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 29910 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
72.1%
68.5%
 +5.26%
Black/African American
6.3%
7.7%
 -18.18%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
17.2%
20.7%
 -16.91%
Asian
0.9%
1.4%
 -35.71%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
1.5%
 +86.67%
Other
0.6%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 29910 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 29910 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 29910 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 29910 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.8 +0.25% 40.2 -1.71% 41.4 +2.22%
2020 40.7 +3.04% 40.9 +1.74% 40.5 +5.74%
2019 39.5 +0.25% 40.2 +2.55% 38.3 -3.28%
2018 39.4 +2.87% 39.2 +6.52% 39.6 +1.02%
2017 38.3 - 36.8 - 39.2 -

The median age of the 29910 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 29910 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 2,737 +6.08% 2,437 -3.46% 2,827 2,341
10 to 19 2,520 +30.24% 2,416 +39.62% 3,341 3,512
20 to 29 2,820 -21.54% 2,310 0.5% 2,238 2,217
30 to 39 2,592 +12.35% 2,853 +14.92% 2,922 3,282
40 to 49 2,900 +15.9% 2,664 +29.46% 3,374 3,505
50 to 59 2,306 +19.98% 2,783 -1.06% 2,796 2,715
60 to 69 1,968 +21.23% 2,304 +44.12% 2,372 3,493
70+ 1,909 +53.51% 1,737 +46.51% 3,032 2,639

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 29910 zip code is $83,292.00.

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 29910.

  • Under 25
    $46,146.00
  • 25 to 44
    $82,769.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,782.00
  • 65 and over
    $85,231.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 29910 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 29910, 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 29910 is currently $113,149.00.

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.

10.42% of households in 29910 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 29910 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.34%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.31%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.30%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.85%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.57%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.21%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.42%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 29910 is $43,055.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 29910 by the total population of 29910.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 29910 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 29910 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
    19.38%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44.16%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.99%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24.60%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.87%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 29910 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 29910 zip over the age of 16 is 37,017.

Of those people, a total of 65.60% 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 29910 is 63.20%.

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 29910 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,432 52.30% 6.40%
20 to 24 years 2,318 87.10% 6.90%
25 to 29 years 2,137 94.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 2,729 85.20% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 7,290 83.60% 1.50%
45 to 54 years 6,253 82.10% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 2,322 77.80% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 2,821 54.80% 9.30%
65 to 74 years 5,887 26.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 2,828 18.30% 7.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 29910. 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 30,451 63.40% 2.60%
Black or African American 2,428 73.30% 0.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 58 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 392 73.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,245 72.70% 7.50%
Two or more races 1,443 84.40% 5.10%
Hispanic or Latino 5,106 77.00% 3.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 28,311 62.30% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 29910 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 29910 is 23,397, with median earnings of $39,097.00.

Women in 29910 are earning approximately 79.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 23,397 $39,097.00
Male 12,550 $45,130.00
Female 10,847 $35,725.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 29910 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 2,894 $65,120.00
Business and Financial 919 $63,810.00
Computer and Mathematical 270 $85,086.00
Architecture and Engineering 390 $78,824.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 41 $51,645.00
Community and Social Service 481 $33,340.00
Legal 172 $76,458.00
Educational and Library 1,384 $39,538.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 699 $39,668.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,505 $55,504.00
Healthcare Support 540 $25,113.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 308 $44,219.00
Law Enforcement 221 $72,953.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,277 $14,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,410 $25,213.00
Personal Care and Service 574 $21,553.00
Sales 2,926 $38,526.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,095 $30,607.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 23 $105,903.00
Construction and Extraction 1,385 $35,721.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 785 $41,477.00
Production 828 $41,528.00
Transportation and Material Moving 729 $33,891.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 29910 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 29910.

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 1,967 $68,401.00 927 $56,477.00
Business and Financial 404 $70,500.00 515 $62,762.00
Computer and Mathematical 175 $88,783.00 95 $41,607.00
Architecture and Engineering 242 $57,321.00 148 $94,479.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 33 $0.00 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 266 $33,197.00 215 $35,875.00
Legal 89 $111,938.00 83 $49,602.00
Educational and Library 185 $41,576.00 1,199 $38,906.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 338 $67,969.00 361 $38,654.00
Healthcare Practitioners 459 $49,603.00 1,046 $56,944.00
Healthcare Support 85 $22,739.00 455 $25,912.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 281 $44,180.00 27 $0.00
Law Enforcement 202 $72,826.00 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,425 $9,303.00 852 $17,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 696 $36,111.00 714 $20,206.00
Personal Care and Service 156 $17,174.00 418 $21,667.00
Sales 1,303 $62,772.00 1,623 $33,807.00
Office and Administrative Support 420 $37,429.00 1,675 $30,132.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 23 $105,903.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,354 $36,176.00 31 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 725 $44,671.00 60 $0.00
Production 681 $52,505.00 147 $20,341.00
Transportation and Material Moving 531 $34,683.00 198 $17,120.00

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 17,184 households in 29910, with an average household size of 2.71 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 12,276 families living in the 29910 zip code with an average family size of 3.18 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 29910:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 10,237 658 1,381 4,908
Average Household Size 3.17 3.42 3.57 1.41
Total Families 10,237 658 1,381 0
Average Household Size 3.17 2.8 3.43 0

Poverty

Of the 12,276 families living in 29910, 6.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 29910:

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 19,673 housing units in 29910.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 17,184 87.35%
Vacant 2,489 12.65%

20.44% of the total 19,673 housing units in 29910 are rental units. This is approximately 4,022 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 13,052 are occupied by the owner - or 66.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 29910 is $1,616.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 29910 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
    110
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    356
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,315
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,466
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    628
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    137
  • $3,000 or more
    120

Property Value

The median value of a property in 29910 is $326,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 29910 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    182
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    117
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    314
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,114
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    4,136
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,071
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,387
  • $1,000,000 or more
    731

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 29910. The chart below shows the number of properties in 29910 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    66
  • 1940 to 1949
    137
  • 1950 to 1959
    76
  • 1960 to 1969
    106
  • 1970 to 1979
    433
  • 1980 to 1989
    816
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,565
  • 2000 to 2009
    8,765
  • 2010 to 2013
    5,596
  • 2014 or later
    113

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 29910 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    317
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,260
  • 2 vehicles available
    8,154
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,453

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 29910 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 29910 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 29910.

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
    213
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,675
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,746
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,655
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,172
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,565
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,123
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    331
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    988
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,414
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    779
  • 90 or more minutes
    317

Summary

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