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Allendale

South Carolina · 3,482 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 $17,632. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,900. The poverty rate of 51.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,482
−14%since 2000
from 4,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,052 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
+12%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Allendale
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,632
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,632 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,506
−9%since 2000
from $10,433 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
51.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$411
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.3%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+29%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.3%(427)
Black83%(2,890)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(99)
Asian0.7%(25)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.8%(1,211)
Diversity Score
35
−16%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+67%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.9%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allendale, South Carolina?

Allendale, South Carolina has about 3,482 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Allendale, South Carolina earns about $17,632 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 $59,900, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Allendale, South Carolina?

About 13.8% 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 51.8% 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 928 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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