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New Ellenton town, SC

ZIP 29809 — 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 29809

29809 has a population of 2,426 with a median age of 39.4 yrs (50.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
49.4%-20% vs US avg
x
Black
45.1%+264% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
2.9%-84% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.3%-13% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.3%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
18.5%+13% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.8%-12% vs US avg
x
High school
48.7%+86% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
18.7%-44% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.7%-17% vs US avg
x
Never married
38.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.5%+22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.9%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
14.1%+22% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.1%+74% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.8%+30% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.7%+7% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
21.0%+262% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 29809

Poverty Rate
14.1%+22% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.8%+30% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.1%+74% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.7%+7% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.7%+21% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
22.5%+92% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
21.0%+262% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,426
Median age39.4
Poverty rate14.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White49.4%
Hispanic2.9%
Black45.1%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born24.1%