29540

Metro Area

Population: 3,596 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 29540

What is the median household income in 29540?: The median household income in 29540 is $43,654 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 29540?: The poverty rate in 29540 is 17.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 29540?: $66,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 29540?: The median gross rent in 29540 is $798 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 29540 residents have a college degree?: 10.0% of adults in 29540 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

3,596

Median Income

$43,654

Median Home Value

$66,900

Poverty Rate

17.7%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

5.4%

Median Age

49.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$14,265 (+48.5%) Home Value: +$800 (+1.2%) Poverty Rate: +4.2 pp (+31.1%) Bachelor's+: -0.5 pp (-4.8%) Unemployment: -8.0 pp (-59.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,596

Median Age 49.0

Female 45.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 0.6% White (non-Hisp.) 57.2% Black 40.7% Asian 0.6% Two or More 1.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $43,654 ±$11,200

Per Capita Income $72,019

Median Family Income $78,958

Poverty Rate 17.7%

Child Poverty Rate 30.4%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 10.4%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 27.1%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

4.1%

$10–15k

8.4%

$15–25k

8.0%

$25–35k

11.9%

$35–50k

21.8%

$50–75k

11.8%

$75–100k

12.2%

$100–150k

19.6%

$150–200k

0.8%

$200k+

1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,930

Owner-Occupied 83.3%

Renter-Occupied 16.7%

Vacancy Rate 14.5%

Median Home Value $66,900

Median Gross Rent $798

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 24.9%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 30.1%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

36.1%

$50–100k

23.2%

$100–200k

7.2%

$200–300k

9.3%

$300–500k

8.1%

$500k–$1M

2.3%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

5.6%

1 vehicle

26.4%

2 vehicles

39.4%

28.6%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

50.5%

Single-fam. att.

1.2%

Mobile home

48.3%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

0.8%

1940–1969

0.5%

1970–1999

16.2%

2000–2009

17.0%

2010+

3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 84.7%

Bachelor's or Higher 10.0%

Graduate Degree 3.9%

Some College / Associate 22.0%

Less Than High School 3.8%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 52.6%

Unemployment Rate 5.4%

Work from Home 6.4%

Self-Employed 10.0%

Government Workers 6.7%

Private For-Profit 83.3%

Industry

Manufacturing

21.4%

Edu/Health

15.8%

Transportation

10.5%

Construction

8.8%

Arts/Entmt.

8.7%

Finance

8.5%

Retail

7.1%

Wholesale

6.0%

Agriculture

3.4%

Prof. Services

2.7%

Public Admin

1.3%

Information

0.4%

Occupation

Production

34.5%

Sales

24.1%

Food Prep

17.0%

Management

15.8%

Construction

8.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.5 min

Drove Alone 87.0%

Carpool 4.9%

Public Transit 0.0%

Work from Home 6.4%

Walked 0.0%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 1,650

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 36.5%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 6.0%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

3.9%

5–9

5.7%

10–14

3.3%

15–19

8.0%

20–24

2.4%

25–34

14.8%

35–44

10.6%

45–54

14.3%

55–64

11.4%

65–74

8.9%

75–84

11.5%

85+

3.9%

Under 18: 18.7% Working age (18–64): 81.3% 65 and over: 16.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.8%

Naturalized Citizen 77.8%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.4%

Foreign-Born Origin

Asia

77.8%

Latin America

22.2%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.4%

With a Disability 17.8%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 88.7%

Uninsured 11.3%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 59.5%

Has a Computer 85.0%

Same House 1 Year Ago 91.8%

Moved from Abroad 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023