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Alcolu

South Carolina · 459 residents · 4.549 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $165,500. At a median age of 17.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 44.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 17.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
459
+8%since 2023
from 426 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
101 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 94 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
17.7
−19%since 2023
from 21.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
364427491554617201020202024Alcolu
2024459
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,668
+7%since 2023
from $20,339 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
−2%since 2023
from 0.410 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $166,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.4% in 2023
30.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+40.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic15.3%(65)
Black56.8%(242)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(106)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(13)
Diversity Score73.9%(315)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.7%(86)
Black49.2%(226)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(135)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(12)
Diversity Score79.4%(364)
Diversity Score
79
+7%since 2023
from 74 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−12%since 2023
from 20.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2023
from 68.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
Female
52.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alcolu, South Carolina?

Alcolu, South Carolina has about 459 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Alcolu, South Carolina expensive?

In Alcolu, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $165,500.

How educated are people in Alcolu, South Carolina?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Alcolu, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alcolu, South Carolina?

About 44.6% of people in Alcolu, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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