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Alcolu

South Carolina · 429 residents · 4.549 sq mi
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Alcolu has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,657. Population has declined 9% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $78,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
429
−9%vs 2011
vs 472 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
94 / sq mi
−9%vs 2011
vs 104 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+52%vs 2011
vs 26.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,657
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,097 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$9,081
−22%vs 2011
vs $11,707 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.246
−18%vs 2011
vs 0.298 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade36.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade22.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,300
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $153,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $577 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−17.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.3% in 2011
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−23.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.9% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−44%vs 2011
vs 4.1 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(111)
Black65.3%(308)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.3%(299)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(190)
Black51.3%(220)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(14)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score66.9%(287)
Diversity Score
67
+6%vs 2011
vs 63 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−16.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.1% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.7%
−9.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 24.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.2%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.5%
−10.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.8%
−18.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.9%
+8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.6% in 2011
Female
34.1%
−8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.4% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alcolu, South Carolina?

Alcolu, South Carolina has about 429 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alcolu, South Carolina?

The typical household in Alcolu, South Carolina earns about $33,657 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alcolu, South Carolina expensive?

In Alcolu, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $78,300, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Alcolu, South Carolina?

About 0.0% 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 11.3% of people in Alcolu, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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