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Troy town, SC

ZIP 29848 — 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 29848

29848 has a population of 987 with a median age of 47.7 yrs (51.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
74.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Black
23.1%+86% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
4.2%-78% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.3%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
48.3%-22% vs US avg
x
65+
28.4%+74% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.3%-61% vs US avg
x
High school
41.9%+60% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.7%+34% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.1%-55% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
66.1%+37% vs US avg
x
Never married
21.7%-36% vs US avg
x
Divorced
4.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.4%
x
Diversity Index
39/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
17.8%+55% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.1%+52% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.4%-37% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.5%-56% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
15.3%+163% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanEuropean

Health & Community Indicators in 29848

Poverty Rate
17.8%+55% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.1%+52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.5%-56% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.4%-37% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.1%+14% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.6%+8% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
15.3%+163% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population987
Median age47.7
Poverty rate17.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White74.3%
Hispanic4.2%
Black23.1%
Asian0.0%