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29642 Profile

Demographics

Population

29642 had a population of 24,435 in 2000.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF1, Table P1.
 

Population by Sex: 2000

  # %
Total Population 24,435 100.0
Male 11,900 48.7
Female 12,535 51.3

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF1, Table P12.
 

Population by Race: 2000

  # %
Total Population 24,435 100.0
White Alone 22,758 93.1
African American Alone 1,207 4.9
American Indian and Alaska Native Alone 46 0.2
Asian Alone 115 0.5
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Alone 9 0.0
Some Other Race Alone 140 0.6
Two or More Races 160 0.7

A person of Hispanic or Latino origin is defined as a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race. There were 389 people, or 1.6 percent of the total population, who were counted as Hispanic or Latino in the 29642 zip code in 2000.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF1, Tables P3 and P4.
 

Population by Age: 2000

  # %
Total Population 24,435 100.0
0 to 18 Years 6,656 27.2
Under 5 Years 1,726 7.1
Under 6 Years 2,054 8.4
5 to 17 Years 4,643 19.0
18 to 29 Years 3,428 14.0
30 to 39 Years 3,908 16.0
40 to 49 Years 4,083 16.7
50 to 59 Years 3,165 13.0
60 to 69 Years 1,767 7.2
70 to 79 Years 1,109 4.5
65 Years and Over 2,497 10.2
80 Years and Over 606 2.5
85 Years and Over 277 1.1

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF1, Tables P12 and P14.
 

Urban and Rural Population: 2000

  # %
Total Population* 24,655 100.0
Urban 18,006 73.0
Rural 6,649 27.0

*Note: Since SF3 data is based on a sample of the population, total population numbers may not correspond exactly with those released in SF1.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table P5.
 

Marital Status

Marital Status: 2000

  # %
Population 15 Years and Over 19,137 100.0
Never Married 3,274 17.1
Now Married 13,314 69.6
Married, Spouse Present 12,654 66.1
Married, Spouse Absent 660 3.4
Widowed 964 5.0
Divorced 1,585 8.3

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table P18.
 

Languages Spoken

The population who speaks a language other than English includes only those who sometimes or always speak a language other than English at home. It does not include those who speak a language other than English only at school or work, or those who were limited to only a few expressions or slang of the other language. Most people who speak another language at home also speak English.

For people who speak a language other than English at home, the response represents the person's own perception of his or her ability to speak English, from very well to not at all. Because census questionnaires are usually completed by one household member, the responses may represent the perception of another household member.

Language Spoken at Home and Ability to Speak English: 2000

  # % of Total Population Ages 5 and Over Speak English "Very Well" Speak English Less than "Very Well"
# % # %
Population 5 Years and Over 22,988 100.0 - - - -
Speak English Only 22,168 96.4 - - - -
Speak Spanish 448 1.9 260 58.0 188 42.0
Speak Indo-European Languages 202 0.9 135 66.8 67 33.2
Speak Asian or Pacific Island Languages 114 0.5 67 58.8 47 41.2
Speak Other Language 56 0.2 28 50.0 28 50.0

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table P19.
 

Linguistically Isolated Households: 2000

A linguistically isolated household is one in which no member 14 years old and over: (1) speaks only English, or (2) speaks a non-English language and speaks English "very well." In other words, all members 14 years old and over have at least some difficulty with English.

  # %
Total Households 9,278 100.0
Speak English 8,683 93.6
Speak Spanish 306 3.3
Linguistically Isolated 34 11.1
Not Linguistically Isolated 272 88.9
Speak Indo-European Language 185 2.0
Linguistically Isolated 11 5.9
Not Linguistically Isolated 174 94.1
Speak Asian or Pacific Island Language 68 0.7
Linguistically Isolated 9 13.2
Linguistically Isolated 59 86.8
Speak Other Language 36 0.4
Linguistically Isolated 10 27.8
Not Linguistically Isolated 26 72.2

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table P20.
 

Economics

Income

Household Income: 1999

Household income includes the income of the householder and all persons 15 years old and over in the household, whether related to the householder or not. Since many households consist of one person, average household income is usually less than average family income.

  # %
Total Households 9,278 100.0
Annual Household Income Less Than $10,000 587 6.3
$10,000 to $14,999 423 4.6
$15,000 to $24,999 1,204 13.0
$25,000 to $34,999 984 10.6
$35,000 to $49,999 1,537 16.6
$50,000 to $59,999 922 9.9
$60,000 to $74,999 1,404 15.1
$75,000 to $99,999 1,177 12.7
$100,000 to $124,999 526 5.7
$125,000 to $149,999 259 2.8
$150,000 to $199,999 109 1.2
$200,000 or More 146 1.6
Median Household Income $48,769

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table P52.
 

Family Income: 1999

Family income is the income of all members 15 years old and over in a family, summed and treated as a single amount.

  # %
Total Families 7,254 100.0
Annual Family Income Less Than $10,000 213 2.9
$10,000 to $14,999 177 2.4
$15,000 to $24,999 712 9.8
$25,000 to $34,999 637 8.8
$35,000 to $49,999 1,288 17.8
$50,000 to $59,999 835 11.5
$60,000 to $74,999 1,314 18.1
$75,000 to $99,999 1,104 15.2
$100,000 to $124,999 509 7.0
$125,000 to $149,999 244 3.4
$150,000 to $199,999 88 1.2
$200,000 or More 133 1.8
Median Family Income $56,887

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table P76.
 

Per Capita Income: 1999

Per capita income is the average income computed for every man, woman, and child in a particular group. The Census Bureau derived per capita income by dividing the total income of a particular group by the total population in that group (excluding patients or inmates in institutional quarters).

  Per Capita Income in 1999
All Races $21,615
White Alone Population $21,688
African American Alone Population $17,106
Hispanic or Latino Population $14,861

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Tables P82, P157A-B, and P157H.
 

Labor Force and Employment Status

The labor force includes all people classified in the civilian labor force (that is 'employed' and 'unemployed' people) plus members of the U.S. Armed Forces (people on active duty in the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.

Labor Force and Employment Status: 2000

  Total Male Female
# % # % # %
Population 16 Years and Over 18,795 100.0 8,905 100.0 9,890 100.0
In Labor Force 13,246 70.5 7,012 78.7 6,234 63.0
In Armed Forces 23 0.1 23 0.3 0 0.0
In Civilian Labor Force 13,223 70.4 6,989 78.5 6,234 63.0
Not In Labor Force 5,549 29.5 1,893 21.3 3,656 37.0

  • Of the 13,223 people in the civilian labor force, 96.4 percent (12,744 people) were employed and 3.6 percent (479 people) were unemployed.
     
  • Of the 6,989 males in the civilian labor force, 96.5 percent (6,746 people) were employed and 3.5 percent (243 people) were unemployed.
     
  • Of the 6,234 females in the civilian labor force, 96.2 percent (5,998 people) were employed and 3.8 percent (236 people) were unemployed.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table P43.
 

Labor Force and Employment Status By Race: 2000

  White African-American Hispanic
# % # % # %
Population 16 Years and Over 17,538 100.0 913 100.0 188 100.0
In Labor Force 12,287 70.1 685 75.0 100 53.2
In Armed Forces 23 0.1 0 0.0 0 0.0
In Civilian Labor Force 12,264 69.9 685 75.0 100 53.2
Not In Labor Force 5,251 29.9 228 25.0 88 46.8

  • Of the people in the civilian labor force who are White, 96.2 percent ( people) were employed and 3.8 percent (463 people) were unemployed.
     
  • Of the 685 people in the civilian labor force who are African American, 98.2 percent (673 people) were employed and 1.8 percent (12 people) were unemployed.
     
  • Of the 100 people in the civilian labor force who are Hispanic or Latino, 96.0 percent (96 people) were employed and 4.0 percent (4 people) were unemployed.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Tables P150A, B, H.
 

Education

Educational Attainment: 2000

  # %
Population 25 Years and Over 16,319 100.0
Less Than 9th Grade 867 5.3
9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma 1,769 10.8
High School Graduate 4,868 29.8
Some College, No Degree 3,761 23.0
Associate Degree 1,318 8.1
Bachelor's Degree 2,495 15.3
Graduate or Professional Degree 1,074 6.6

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table P37.
 

Educational Attainment By Race: 2000

  White African American Hispanic or Latino
# % # % # %
Population 25 Years and Over 15,238 100.0 779 100.0 147 100.0
Less Than 9th Grade 788 5.2 56 7.2 56 38.1
9th to 12th Grade, No Diploma 1,625 10.7 121 15.5 4 2.7
High School Graduate 4,597 30.2 232 29.8 22 15.0
Some College, No Degree 3,465 22.7 189 24.3 38 25.9
Associate Degree 1,234 8.1 64 8.2 0 0.0
Bachelor's Degree 2,355 15.5 93 11.9 13 8.8
Graduate or Professional Degree 1,174 7.7 24 3.1 14 9.5

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table P148A,B,H.
 

School Enrollment: 2000

  # %
Population 3 Years and Over 23,566 100.0
Enrolled in Nursery School or Preschool 343 1.5
Enrolled in Kindergarten 285 1.2
Enrolled in Grade 1 to Grade 4 1,613 6.8
Enrolled in Grade 5 to Grade 8 1,586 6.7
Enrolled in Grade 9 to Grade 12 1,284 5.4
Enrolled in College (Undergraduate) 862 3.7
Enrolled in Graduate or Professional School 185 0.8
Not Enrolled in School 17,408 73.9

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table P36.
 

Housing

Households

A household consists of all the people who occupy a housing unit. A house, an apartment or other group of rooms, or a single room, is regarded as a housing unit when it is occupied or intended for occupancy as separate living quarters; that is, when the occupants do not live and eat with any other persons in the structure and there is direct access from the outside or through a common hall.

A household includes the related family members and all the unrelated people, if any, such as lodgers, foster children, wards, or employees who share the housing unit. A person living alone in a housing unit, or a group of unrelated people sharing a housing unit such as partners or roomers, is also counted as a household. The count of households excludes group quarters. There are two major categories of households, family and nonfamily.

There were a total of 9,197 households in the 29642 zip code in 2000, with an average household size of 2.6 people.

Household Composition: 2000

  # %
Total Households 9,197 100.0
Family Households 7,166 77.9
One-Person Households 1,746 19.0
Other Nonfamily Households 285 3.1

 

Family Households: 2000

  # %
Total Households 9,197 100.0
Total Family Households 7,166 77.9
Married couple households: 6,113 66.5
With own children under 18 years 2,787 30.3
No own children under 18 years 3326 36.2
Male householder, no wife present: 271 2.9
With own children under 18 years 132 1.4
No own children under 18 years 139 1.5
Female householder, no husband present: 782 8.5
With own children under 18 years 475 5.2
No own children under 18 years 307 3.3
Total Single-Parent Households with Children Under 18 607 6.6

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Tables P17 and P18.
 

Housing Units

A housing unit is a house, an apartment, a mobile home, a group of rooms, or a single room occupied, or intended for occupancy, as separate living quarters. Separate living quarters are those in which the occupant(s) live separately from any other people in the building and which have direct access from outside the building or through a common hall.

In 2000, the 29642 zip code reported having 9,888 housing units.

Housing Units: 2000

  # %
Total Housing Units 9,888 100.0
Occupied Housing Units 9,197 93.0
Owner Occupied 7,521 81.8
Renter Occupied 1,676 18.2
Vacant Housing Units 691 7.0
Vacant for Rent 264 38.2
Vacant for Sale 151 21.9
Rented or Sold, Not Occupied 73 10.6
Vacant for Seasonal, Recreational, or Occasional Use 29 4.2
Vacant for Migrant Workers 0 0.0
Vacant for Other Reasons 174 25.2

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF1, Tables H1, H3, H4 and H5.
 

Population in Occupied Housing Units: 2000

  Total White Alone Householder African American Alone Householder
# % # % # %
Population in Occupied Housing Units 24,369 100.0 22,533 100.0 1,205 100.0
In Owner-Occupied Units 20,647 84.7 19,350 85.9 786 65
In Renter-Occupied Units 3,722 15.3 3,183 14.1 419 34.8

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF1, Tables H11 and H11A-B.
 

Telephone Service in Owner-Occupied Housing Units: 2000

  Total Telephone Service Available Telephone Service Not Available
# % # %
Owner-Occupied Housing Units 7,562 7,477 98.9 85 1.1
Householder 15 to 24 Years Old 186 179 96.2 7 3.8
Householder 25 to 34 Years Old 999 979 98.0 20 2.0
Householder 35 to 44 Years Old 2,005 1,991 99.3 14 0.7
Householder 45 to 54 Years Old 1,927 1,897 98.4 30 1.6
Householder 55 to 64 Years Old 1,221 1,207 98.9 14 1.1
Householder 65 to 74 Years Old 852 852 100.0 0 0.0
Householder 75 Years or Over 372 372 100.0 0 0.0

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table H43.
 

Telephone Service in Renter-Occupied Housing Units: 2000

  Total Telephone Service Available Telephone Service Not Available
# % # %
Renter-Occupied Housing Units 1,702 1,629 95.7 73 4.3
Householder 15 to 24 Years Old 260 260 100.0 0 0.0
Householder 25 to 34 Years Old 513 480 93.6 33 6.4
Householder 35 to 44 Years Old 332 326 98.2 6 1.8
Householder 45 to 54 Years Old 251 232 92.4 19 7.6
Householder 55 to 64 Years Old 124 116 93.5 8 6
Householder 65 to 74 Years Old 90 83 92.2 7 7.8
Householder 75 Years or Over 132 132 100.0 0 0.0

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table H43.
 

Vehicle Availability in Owner-Occupied Housing Units: 2000

  Total One or More Vehicles Available No Vehicle Available
# % # %
Owner-Occupied Housing Units 7,562 7,424 98.2 138 1.8
Householder 15 to 24 Years Old 186 186 100.0 0 0.0
Householder 25 to 34 Years Old 999 973 97.4 26 2.6
Householder 35 to 44 Years Old 2,005 1,984 99.0 21 1.0
Householder 45 to 54 Years Old 1,927 1,921 99.7 6 0.3
Householder 55 to 64 Years Old 1,221 1,206 98.8 15 1.2
Householder 65 to 74 Years Old 852 822 96.5 30 3.5
Householder 75 Years or Over 372 332 89.2 40 10.8

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table H45.
 

Vehicle Availability in Renter-Occupied Housing Units: 2000

  Total One or More Vehicles Available No Vehicle Available
# % # %
Renter-Occupied Housing Units 1,702 1,536 90.2 166 9.8
Householder 15 to 24 Years Old 260 255 98.1 5 1.9
Householder 25 to 34 Years Old 513 476 92.8 37 7.2
Householder 35 to 44 Years Old 332 305 91.9 27 8.1
Householder 45 to 54 Years Old 251 245 97.6 6 2.4
Householder 55 to 64 Years Old 124 117 94.4 7 5.6
Householder 65 to 74 Years Old 90 69 76.7 21 23.3
Householder 75 Years or Over 132 69 52.3 63 47.7

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table H45.
 

Poverty

Poverty Status: 1999

  # %
Population for Whom Poverty Status is Determined 24,506 100.0
Income in 1999 Below Poverty Level 1,589 6.5
Income in 1999 Above Poverty Level 22,917 93.5

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table P87.
 

Poverty Status by Age: 1999

  Total Income in 1999 Above Poverty Level Income in 1999 Below Poverty Level
# % # %
Pop. Under Age 5 1,667 1,572 94.3 95 5.7
Age 5 304 280 92.1 24 7.9
Age 6-11 2255 2137 94.8 118 5.2
Age 12-17 2231 2060 92.3 171 7.7
Age 18-64 15594 14716 94.4 878 5.6
Age 65-74 1573 1422 90.4 151 9.6
Age 75 and Over 882 730 82.8 152 17.2

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table P87.
 

Poverty Status by Race: 1999

  Total Income in 1999 Above Poverty Level Income in 1999 Below Poverty Level
# % # %
White Alone Population 22742 21406 94.1 1336 5.9
African American Alone Population 1283 1052 82.0 231 18.0
Hispanic or Latino Population 277 237 85.6 40 14.4

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table P159A-B and 159H.
 

Ratio of Income in 1999 to Poverty Level

The ratio of income to poverty level can be used not just to categorize people as above or below the poverty line, but also to measure the degree or depth of poverty. The ratio of income to poverty compares a person's income with their poverty threshold, and expresses that comparison as a fraction. For example, a poverty ratio of 1.0 means a person is living right at the poverty line; a ratio of 0.5 would mean that the person is living in a household making only half of the income designated as the poverty threshold. The Census Bureau describes those with family incomes below one half of their poverty threshold as being "severely poor." People with incomes at or above their threshold but below 125 percent of their threshold are classified as "near poor."

View the poverty thresholds used by the Census Bureau in 1999.

  # %
Population for Whom Poverty Status is Determined 24,506 100.0
Ratio of Income to Poverty Level Under .50 867 3.5
.50 to .74 184 0.8
.75 to .99 538 2.2
1.00 to 1.24 824 3.4
1.25 to 1.49 1,147 4.7
1.50 to 1.74 764 3.1
1.75 to 1.84 381 1.6
1.85 to 1.99 479 2.0
2.00 and Over 19,322 78.8

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. SF3, Table P88.

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