City

Shaw Afb, SC

1 ZIP code  ·  Sumter County  ·  South Carolina

👥2,012Population
💰$55,694Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂23.1Median Age
🎓63.0%College Grads▲ 63% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.9% Female 37.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.8%Hispanic: 18.1%Black: 12.8%Asian: 1.9%Other: 6%Race
White59.8%
Hispanic18.1%
Black12.8%
Asian1.9%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
43%
25–44
29%
45–64
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age23.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads63.0% ▲ 63% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
HS Graduate68 (10.3%)
Some College48 (7.3%)
Associates128 (19.4%)
Bachelors62 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree354 (53.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 10.3%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 53.6%Edu
HS Grad10.3%
Some College7.3%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate53.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 5%Renter: 95.1%Tenure
Owner5.0%
Renter95.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
69%
$200k–$300k
31%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,694 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Rent$1,377/mo
Total Housing Units752
Vacant Units105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
12%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
78%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
2%
Over 45 min
1%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1980s–1990s
50%
2000+
50%
About Shaw Afb, SC

Shaw Afb is a city in South Carolina, located in Sumter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,012 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 23.1 years.

Economically, Shaw Afb is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,694 is below the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The population of Shaw Afb is highly educated. 63.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (59.79%).

Shaw Afb, SC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Shaw Afb
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
29152 2,012 $55,694 $1,377 3.6% 63.0% 5.0%