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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 29613 in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, is classified as a "White Majority" community with "Low Diversity" as of 2022. The area has a population of 1,817 and a median income of $43,981. This community has maintained its status as a "White Majority" area from 2013 to 2022, with the white population ranging from 79% to 83%. Minor changes in minority representation have occurred during this period. The Black population increased from 7% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. The Asian population remained stable at around 4-5%. The Hispanic population fluctuated between 3-6%.
The median income in this zip code has experienced significant changes over the past decade. From 2013 to 2016, median incomes ranged from $76,558 to $88,755. From 2017 to 2022, there was a sharp decline to a range of $38,754 to $43,985. This shift in median income could indicate broader economic changes in the area, such as the loss of high-paying jobs or an influx of lower-income residents. The economic downturn coincides with a slight increase in racial diversity, particularly the growth in the Black population percentage.
The community's "White Majority" status with over 80% white population is higher than the national average, which is closer to 60% white as of recent estimates. The median income drop from 2016 to 2017 is unusually sharp and may reflect local economic factors rather than broader national trends. The gradual increase in minority populations, particularly Black residents, aligns with national trends of increasing diversity in many communities, though at a slower pace in this zip code.
Zip code 29613 remains a "White Majority" area with "Low Diversity," but there are signs of gradual demographic shifts towards increased diversity. These changes have been accompanied by a significant decline in median income, suggesting complex socio-economic dynamics. The community appears to be in a state of transition, both demographically and economically, though the pace of change is relatively slow compared to national trends.