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Alcolu

South Carolina · 402 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 $33,750. Population has declined 7% since 2019. Median home value is $90,000. Households here earn about 38% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
402
−7%since 2019
from 430 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
88 / sq mi
−7%since 2019
from 95 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+1%since 2019
from 42.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
364427491554617201020202024Alcolu
2024459
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $30,000 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$13,767
−17%since 2019
from $16,571 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 19.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $492 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2019
from 69.1% in 2019
14.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+7%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(151)
Black53.7%(231)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score72%(309)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(174)
Black43.8%(176)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(35)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score72.6%(292)
Diversity Score
73
+1%since 2019
from 72 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 20.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 78.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+8%since 2019
from 35.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2019
from 64.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 11.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 40.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2019
from 28.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2019
from 39.8% in 2019
Female
65.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 60.2% in 2019
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
34.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 30.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alcolu, South Carolina?

Alcolu, South Carolina has about 402 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alcolu, South Carolina earns about $33,750 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 $90,000, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Alcolu, South Carolina?

About 26.0% 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 15.0% 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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