29940 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 29940, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

29940 is a zip code in Beaufort County, South Carolina, which covers Beaufort-Port Royal CCD and Sheldon, with a total population of 4,350 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 29940 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 29940.

The estimated population of people living in 29940 is 4,350, with a median age of 49.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 29940 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,350
+0.23%
+1.95%
2020
4,340
+7.83%
-
2019
4,025
 -0.52% -
2018
4,046
 -5.18% -
2017
4,267
 - -

Population of 29940 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 29940 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
33.8%
36.9%
 -8.40%
Black/African American
59.6%
57.3%
 +4.01%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.7%
4.5%
 -84.44%
Asian
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.9%
1%
 +490.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 29940 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 29940 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 29940 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 29940 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.1 -2.96% 41.5 +1.47% 54.7 -0.91%
2020 50.6 +12.44% 40.9 -0.73% 55.2 +20.52%
2019 45 +4.41% 41.2 +1.98% 45.8 +4.09%
2018 43.1 +6.16% 40.4 +1% 44 +6.28%
2017 40.6 - 40 - 41.4 -

The median age of the 29940 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 29940 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 9 264 -19.14% 323 -83.41% 173 115
10 to 19 205 +19.39% 365 5.27% 223 336
20 to 29 263 +21.06% 166 -94.26% 311 52
30 to 39 264 1.98% 227 +31.93% 204 295
40 to 49 242 +20.79% 289 -20.37% 271 209
50 to 59 375 -19.56% 303 +59.68% 306 507
60 to 69 207 +49.9% 353 +3.1% 254 359
70+ 172 +74.05% 249 +74.26% 325 410

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 29940 zip code is $45,902.00.

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 29940.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $33,710.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,145.00
  • 65 and over
    $30,609.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 29940 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 29940, 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 29940 is currently $68,695.00.

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.

5.62% of households in 29940 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 29940 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.59%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.12%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.50%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.51%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.41%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.62%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 29940 is $27,696.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 29940 by the total population of 29940.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 29940 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 29940 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
    12.04%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17.34%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.06%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    66.22%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.33%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 29940 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 29940 zip over the age of 16 is 3,724.

Of those people, a total of 50.70% 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 29940 is 47.90%.

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 29940 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 221 24.00% 30.20%
20 to 24 years 120 74.20% 22.50%
25 to 29 years 243 78.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 238 88.70% 23.70%
35 to 44 years 610 64.30% 5.10%
45 to 54 years 402 77.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 542 62.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 274 55.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 696 22.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 378 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 29940. 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 1,267 51.40% 3.10%
Black or African American 2,257 48.60% 3.30%
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 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 200 69.50% 36.00%
Hispanic or Latino 31 51.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,241 51.60% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 29940 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 29940 is 1,782, with median earnings of $25,931.00.

Women in 29940 are earning approximately 91.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,782 $25,931.00
Male 1,017 $26,603.00
Female 765 $24,427.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 29940 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 116 $47,000.00
Business and Financial 45 $29,345.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00
Legal 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 73 $29,688.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 124 $23,013.00
Healthcare Support 140 $32,727.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 122 $3,963.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 101 $25,472.00
Personal Care and Service 18 $0.00
Sales 283 $7,455.00
Office and Administrative Support 94 $21,034.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 174 $22,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 47 $31,250.00
Production 93 $28,931.00
Transportation and Material Moving 169 $55,412.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 29940 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 29940.

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 65 $47,063.00 51 $27,426.00
Business and Financial 17 $0.00 28 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $0.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 73 $29,688.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 31 $0.00 93 $7,153.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 140 $32,727.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 99 $3,262.00 23 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $0.00 46 $18,750.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Sales 191 $4,503.00 92 $15,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 50 $20,776.00 44 $45,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 161 $22,297.00 13 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 47 $31,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 82 $29,153.00 11 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 75 $12,287.00 94 $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 1,672 households in 29940, with an average household size of 2.6 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 1,048 families living in the 29940 zip code with an average family size of 3.49 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 29940:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 691 89 268 624
Average Household Size 2.79 3.35 5.59 0
Total Families 691 89 268 0
Average Household Size 2.79 3.35 5.34 0

Poverty

Of the 1,048 families living in 29940, 16.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 29940:

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 2,043 housing units in 29940.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,672 81.84%
Vacant 371 18.16%

5.68% of the total 2,043 housing units in 29940 are rental units. This is approximately 116 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,435 are occupied by the owner - or 70.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 29940 is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 29940 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
    121
  • Less than $500
    74
  • $500 to $999
    42
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $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 29940 is $95,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 29940 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    447
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    327
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    172
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    118
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    45
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    55
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    210
  • $1,000,000 or more
    61

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 29940. The chart below shows the number of properties in 29940 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    0
  • 1940 to 1949
    7
  • 1950 to 1959
    55
  • 1960 to 1969
    81
  • 1970 to 1979
    375
  • 1980 to 1989
    238
  • 1990 to 1999
    316
  • 2000 to 2009
    548
  • 2010 to 2013
    423
  • 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 29940 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    44
  • 1 vehicle available
    664
  • 2 vehicles available
    632
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    332

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 29940 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 29940 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 29940.

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
    57
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    61
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    42
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    226
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    259
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    54
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    668
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    106
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    153
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    75
  • 90 or more minutes
    7

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 29940 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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