29940

Metro Area

Population: 3,594 (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 — 29940

What is the median household income in 29940?: The median household income in 29940 is $50,642 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 29940?: The poverty rate in 29940 is 16.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 29940?: $118,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 29940?: The median gross rent in 29940 is $1,066 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 29940 residents have a college degree?: 21.3% of adults in 29940 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

3,594

Median Income

$50,642

Median Home Value

$118,000

Poverty Rate

16.7%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

7.6%

Median Age

56.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$10,225 (+25.3%) Home Value: +$16,700 (+16.5%) Poverty Rate: +12.3 pp (+279.5%) Bachelor's+: +2.8 pp (+15.1%) Unemployment: +0.8 pp (+11.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 3,594

Median Age 56.0

Female 55.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 2.8% White (non-Hisp.) 29.4% Black 58.1% Two or More 10.6% Other 1.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Puerto Rican

0.9%

Mexican

0.4%

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

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $50,642 ±$18,811

Per Capita Income $86,649

Median Family Income $71,293

Poverty Rate 16.7%

Child Poverty Rate 12.5%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 20.9%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 41.7%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

9.9%

$10–15k

8.4%

$15–25k

10.9%

$25–35k

12.9%

$35–50k

6.8%

$50–75k

17.0%

$75–100k

10.8%

$100–150k

11.7%

$150–200k

3.8%

$200k+

7.9%

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

Housing

Total Housing Units 1,892

Owner-Occupied 87.2%

Renter-Occupied 12.8%

Vacancy Rate 17.4%

Median Home Value $118,000

Median Gross Rent $1,066

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 37.2%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 0.0%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

34.3%

$50–100k

9.8%

$100–200k

8.7%

$200–300k

12.7%

$300–500k

3.6%

$500k–$1M

14.0%

$1M+

10.8%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

3.9%

1 vehicle

43.4%

2 vehicles

33.6%

19.1%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

46.7%

Mobile home

53.3%

Housing Age

1970–1999

17.3%

2000–2009

28.9%

2010+

17.7%

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

Education

High School or Higher 87.9%

Bachelor's or Higher 21.3%

Graduate Degree 10.9%

Some College / Associate 15.0%

Less Than High School 3.5%

Enrolled in School —

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

Employment

Labor Force Participation 40.1%

Unemployment Rate 7.6%

Work from Home 4.5%

Self-Employed 7.2%

Government Workers 26.7%

Private For-Profit 62.6%

Industry

Edu/Health

38.4%

Retail

15.6%

Construction

9.1%

Arts/Entmt.

7.9%

Prof. Services

6.6%

Transportation

4.4%

Public Admin

3.9%

Finance

3.4%

Manufacturing

2.9%

Information

2.1%

Agriculture

0.8%

Occupation

Management

34.0%

Food Prep

22.4%

Sales

21.3%

Production

14.7%

Construction

7.6%

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

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.3 min

Drove Alone 76.9%

Carpool 16.5%

Public Transit 0.0%

Work from Home 4.5%

Walked 0.0%

Bicycle —

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

Households & Families

Total Households 1,562

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 40.6%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 4.7%

Multigenerational —

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

Age Distribution

Under 5

2.9%

5–9

1.2%

10–14

3.5%

15–19

7.6%

20–24

3.2%

25–34

8.2%

35–44

11.7%

45–54

9.6%

55–64

13.7%

65–74

6.9%

75–84

18.9%

85+

10.7%

Under 18: 10.1% Working age (18–64): 89.9% 65 and over: 31.5%

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

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.1%

Naturalized Citizen 92.9%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.2%

Foreign-Born Origin

Latin America

54.9%

Europe

45.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 10.7%

With a Disability 23.1%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 89.0%

Uninsured 11.0%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 76.5%

Has a Computer 91.1%

Same House 1 Year Ago 92.7%

Moved from Abroad 0.6%

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