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ZIP 29577 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 29577

29577 has a population of 35,022 with a median age of 45.5 yrs (49.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
67.2%+9% vs US avg
x
Black
16.4%+32% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.4%-76% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
14.7%-22% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.7%-19% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.0%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
23.2%+42% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.1%-18% vs US avg
x
High school
29.9%+14% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.6%+6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
30.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.4%-2% vs US avg
x
Never married
31.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.5%+40% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.6%
x
Diversity Index
50/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
17.8%+55% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
43.0%+209% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.6%+26% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.4%+78% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.0%+452% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 29577

Poverty Rate
17.8%+55% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.6%+26% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
43.0%+209% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.4%+78% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
18.4%+130% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.6%-26% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.0%+452% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population35,022
Median age45.5
Poverty rate17.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White67.2%
Hispanic14.7%
Black16.4%
Asian1.4%
Foreign-born43.0%