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Allendale

South Carolina · 2,694 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 $18,680. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 1,358 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $39,300. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 66% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,694
−34%since 2000
from 4,052 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
814 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 1,224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+41%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Allendale
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,680
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,632 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,481
+29%since 2000
from $10,433 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,300
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
43.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.9%(268)
Black85.7%(2,310)
Hispanic / Latino2%(55)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0.4%(10)
Diversity Score28.5%(767)
Diversity Score
28
−31%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
30.1%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
−29.0 ptssince 2011
from 40.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 42.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.2%
−58.7 ptssince 2013
from 71.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allendale, South Carolina?

Allendale, South Carolina has about 2,694 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Allendale, South Carolina earns about $18,680 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 $39,300, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Allendale, South Carolina?

About 11.1% 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 37.7% 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 1,716 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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

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