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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 29009 has 2,474 residents and 999 households (average 2.47 persons per household). The median age is 44.4 years, older than the state (40.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.4% male and 51.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (69.9%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (23.0%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	2,474Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	2,396Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	2,452Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	22.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$62,833Source: Census ACS

Households:	999Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$96,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.47Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.35Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	2,489	2,346	2,346	2,480	2,486	2,468	1,985	2,068	1,848	1,999	2,039	2,267	2,396
Decennial Census	2,440	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	2,474	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 44.4

Male Median Age: 42.4

Female Median Age: 46

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	66	84	80	61	61	71	74	51	90	58	70	81	68	105	74	51	34	18
Female	65	88	71	65	62	64	62	66	71	99	83	93	63	112	95	51	41	26
Total	131	172	151	126	123	135	136	117	161	157	153	174	131	217	169	102	75	44

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	1,730	70.84%
Black:	570	23.34%
Hispanic:*	88	3.60%
Asian:	6	0.25%
American Indian:	12	0.49%
Hawaiian:	0	0%
Other:	36	1.47%
Total:	2,442	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	1,197	48.38%	42.4 years
Females:	1,277	51.62%	46.0 years
Total:	2,474	100%	44.4 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	2,336	97.50%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	17	0.71%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	25	1.04%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	18	1.79%
Total Population:	2,396	100%
Total Native Population:	2,353	98.21%
Total Foreign-born Population:	43	1.79%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $62,833, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $26,550 (73.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,064. Family households earn a median of $64,750 versus $34,732 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,018). By gender, male median income is $36,250 and female is $34,906, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $1,344 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.1%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is higher than the state rate (4.9%). The largest occupation group is Production (30.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$36,283	$33,065	$31,098	$28,889	$27,756	$27,292	$28,333	$28,352	$35,769	$45,242	$53,958	$53,958	$62,833
Median Family Income	$46,250	$43,370	$39,167	$33,902	$32,026	$31,328	$32,256	$43,221	$51,357	$53,897	$57,330	$61,838	$64,750
Median NonFamily Income	$13,864	$14,819	$14,848	$14,365	$20,116	$21,436	$21,281	$20,861	$24,038	$28,015	$32,072	$33,447	$34,732
Median Male Income	$33,568	$36,026	$37,188	$36,107	$0	$36,957	$44,583	$36,250	$45,524	$42,212	$41,286	$37,228	$36,250
Median Female Income	$29,688	$33,281	$29,625	$28,938	$0	$24,517	$0	$26,236	$24,868	$28,404	$31,111	$31,546	$34,906

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	1,099	55.42%
Unemployed:	72	3.63%
Not In Labor Force:	812	40.95%
Total:	1,983	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	299	27.21%
Service:	170	15.47%
Sales and Office:	220	20.02%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	76	6.92%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	334	30.39%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	1,099	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $96,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $14,600 (17.85%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,200. The median gross rent is $1,081, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $488 (82.29%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $371. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.30% (28.85% with a mortgage, 71.15% free-and-clear) and renters 16.70% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.48%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$81,800	$82,000	$81,700	$75,900	$78,200	$76,000	$81,400	$75,000	$100,600	$87,300	$86,600	$100,200	$96,400

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	22	13.41%
$500 to $999:	28	17.07%
$1,000 to $1,499:	48	29.27%
$1,500 to $1,999:	33	20.12%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	33	20.12%
Total:	164	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$593	$563	$594	$636	$627	$682	$732	$638	$710	$796	$0	$1,076	$1,081

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	236	24.03%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	582	59.27%
Renter Occupied:	164	16.70%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	982	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	982	86.52%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	153	13.48%
Total Housing Units:	1,135	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	797	70.22%
Multi-Family Units:	4	0.35%
Other Units:	334	29.43%
Total Housing Units:	1,135	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 14.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 83.50%, which is on par with the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 10.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 0.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.80 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (43.04%). College enrollment is 43.04%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.90%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	68	4.26%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	195	12.21%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	627	39.26%
Some college, no degree:	338	21.16%
Associate's degree:	137	8.58%
Bachelor's degree:	164	10.27%
Graduate or professional degree:	68	4.26%
Total:	1,597	100%
High school or higher:	1,334	83.53%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	232	14.53%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	1,546	53.74%
Public Insurance:	1,004	34.90%
No Insurance:	327	11.37%
Total:	2,877	100%
Has Health Insurance:	2,550	88.63%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	10.1%	13.3%	9.0%	18.2%	18.4%	19.5%	17.1%	21.9%	9.8%	14.3%	15.9%	12.4%	10.6%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	22	3.56%
Kindergarten:	9	1.46%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	216	34.95%
High school (grades 9-12):	105	16.99%
College or graduate school:	266	43.04%
Total:	618	100%
Early Childhood:	31	5.02%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	330	53.40%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Bethune, South Carolina
Counties:	Kershaw County[Primary] Chesterfield County Lee County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	8:31:25 PM
Population:	2,474 [See All]
Area Codes:	843 / 854
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	34.4456, -80.3845
Land Area:	112.117 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/29009/zip-code-29009.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	993Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	17Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	1,400Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	993Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	24Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$3,884,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$15,306,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	250Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Columbia, SCSource: Census
CBSA Number:	17900Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	839,868Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	112.117 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.33 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	05,07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	5505.54, 5354.62 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	4506040Source: Census
Place Name:	Bethune town; South CarolinaSource: Census

ZIP Code 29009 in Bethune, SC

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 29009

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 29009

Sources & References