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Allendale County

South Carolina · 8,039 residents · 408.095 sq mi
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Allendale County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,074. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 3,172 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,100. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,039
−28%since 2000
from 11,211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+34%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K10K11K12K1990201020202024Allendale County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,074
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,898 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,985
+50%since 2000
from $11,293 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,100
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−15%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27%(3,030)
Black70.7%(7,927)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(181)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.6%(5,894)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.7%(1,985)
Black70.2%(5,646)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(194)
Asian0.2%(17)
Other1.4%(115)
Diversity Score54.2%(4,356)
Segregation Score25.4%(2,044)
Diversity Score
54
+3%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+63%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 25.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 41.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−64.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Allendale County, South Carolina?

Allendale County, South Carolina has about 8,039 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Allendale County, South Carolina earns about $26,074 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Allendale County, South Carolina expensive?

In Allendale County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $47,100, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Allendale County, South Carolina?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Allendale County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Allendale County, South Carolina?

About 28.0% of people in Allendale County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Allendale County, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Allendale County, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,683 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9705Census Tract 9702.01Census Tract 9702.02
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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