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Dovesville CDP, SC

ZIP 29540 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 29540

29540 has a population of 3,596 with a median age of 49.0 yrs (54.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
57.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Black
40.7%+228% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-90% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
0.6%-97% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.7%-15% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.5%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
16.8%+3% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.3%+38% vs US avg
x
High school
40.2%+53% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.5%+19% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
10.0%-70% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
43.1%-10% vs US avg
x
Never married
30.6%-9% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.8%+43% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.5%
x
Diversity Index
50/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
20.9%+82% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
7.4%-47% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.1%+87% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
52.9%+811% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 29540

Poverty Rate
20.9%+82% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
7.4%-47% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.1%+87% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.3%+41% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.4%-11% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
52.9%+811% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,596
Median age49.0
Poverty rate20.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White57.7%
Hispanic0.6%
Black40.7%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born7.4%