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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Allendale

South Carolina · 4,410 residents · 3.31 sq mi
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Allendale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,119. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,000. The poverty rate of 43.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,410
+9%vs 2000
vs 4,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,332 / sq mi
+9%vs 2000
vs 1,224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.8
−5%vs 2000
vs 31.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Allendale
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,119
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $16,632 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,690
−26%vs 2000
vs $10,433 in 2000
US average: $14,340
43.7%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 41.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$254
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $295 in 2000
US average: $450
64.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.1% in 2000
36.0% rent
3.0
+13%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.8%(720)
Black79.4%(3,219)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(91)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.5%(1,681)
1990
White, non-Hispanic26%(1,147)
Black74%(3,263)
Hispanic / Latino1%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.5%(2,185)
50
+19%vs 2000
vs 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.7%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.8%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.3 min
−12%vs 2000
vs 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Allendale, South Carolina?

Allendale, South Carolina has about 4,410 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Allendale, South Carolina earns about $13,119 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allendale, South Carolina expensive?

In Allendale, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $39,000, and the typical rent is about $254 a month.

How educated are people in Allendale, South Carolina?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Allendale, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allendale, South Carolina?

About 43.7% of people in Allendale, 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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