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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Allendale

South Carolina · 4,052 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 $16,632. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,700. The poverty rate of 41.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,052
−8%since 1990
from 4,410 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,224 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,332 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.5
+6%since 1990
from 29.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Allendale
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,632
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,119 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,433
+36%since 1990
from $7,690 in 1990
US average: $21,522
41.2%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 43.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,700
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$295
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $254 in 1990
US average: $602
66.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.0% in 1990
33.9% rent
2.6
−12%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic26%(1,147)
Black74%(3,263)
Hispanic / Latino1%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score49.5%(2,185)
2000
White, non-Hispanic17.8%(720)
Black79.4%(3,219)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(91)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score41.5%(1,681)
41
−16%since 1990
from 50 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.9%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
+13%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 4,052 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Allendale, South Carolina earns about $16,632 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 $43,700, and the typical rent is about $295 a month.

How educated are people in Allendale, South Carolina?

About 10.7% 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 41.2% of people in Allendale, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allendale, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Allendale, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 358 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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