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Scranton town, SC

ZIP 29591 — 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 29591

29591 has a population of 4,292 with a median age of 43.5 yrs (48.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
66.6%+8% vs US avg
x
Black
29.7%+140% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-98% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.4%-82% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.0%-9% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.4%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
17.6%+8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.9%+44% vs US avg
x
High school
35.4%+35% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.7%+20% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.9%-59% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
41.9%-13% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.5%+2% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.1%+56% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.5%
x
Diversity Index
47/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
22.1%+93% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
6.6%+10% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.6%+24% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.3%+3% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
8.4%+45% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 29591

Poverty Rate
22.1%+93% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.6%+10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
8.3%+3% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.6%+24% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.0%+63% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.0%+54% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
8.4%+45% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,292
Median age43.5
Poverty rate22.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White66.6%
Hispanic3.4%
Black29.7%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born0.0%