Allendale County, SC

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Population

9,402

1.95% decline

Median Age

40.6


Median Household Income

$23,331

5.99% decline

Poverty Rate

30.4%


Number of Employees

2,668

3.89% decline

Median Property Value

$52,100

2.98% decline

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Health

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Education

Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Allendale County, SC had a population of 9.4k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $23,331. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Allendale County, SC declined from 9,589 to 9,402, a -1.95% decrease and its median household income declined from $24,817 to $23,331, a -5.99% decrease.

The population of Allendale County, SC is 73.5% Black or African American Alone, 22.5% White Alone, and 3.06% Hispanic or Latino. N/A% of the people in Allendale County, SC speak a non-English language, and 98.9% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Allendale County, SC are University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie (150 degrees awarded in 2016).

The median property value in Allendale County, SC is $52,100, and the homeownership rate is 66.1%. Most people in Allendale County, SC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 27.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Allendale County, SC is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Allendale County, SC employs 2.67k people. The largest industries in Allendale County, SC are Manufacturing (466 people), Educational Services (376 people), and Public Administration (355 people), and the highest paying industries are Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($47,563), Other Services Except Public Administration ($42,250), and Transportation & Warehousing ($40,116).

Median household income in Allendale County, SC is $23,331. Males in Allendale County, SC have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,985. The income inequality in Allendale County, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$23,331

2017 value

± $2,177

-5.99%

1 Year Growth

± 15.6%

Households in Allendale County, SC have a median annual income of $23,331, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $24,817 in 2016, which represents a -5.99% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$56,080

Average Male Salary

± $1,419

$40,985

Average Female Salary

± $1,018

In 2017, full-time male employees in South Carolina made 1.37 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $49,597 ± $53,271

  2. Asian

    $47,877 ± $7,789

  3. White

    $47,332 ± $1,044

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of South Carolina workers was Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander. These workers were paid 1.04 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Allendale County, SC is from South Carolina.

0.46

2017 Wage GINI

0.456

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.695% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9703

  2. Census Tract 9704

  3. Census Tract 9702

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Allendale County, SC was Census Tract 9703 with a value of $35,250, followed by Census Tract 9704 and Census Tract 9702, with respective values of $24,571 and $21,995.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Allendale County, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

30.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allendale County, SC (2.51k out of 8.26k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Males < 5 and then Males 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Black

    2,324 ± 346

  2. White

    184 ± 109

  3. Hispanic

    74 ± 93

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Allendale County, SC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

2.67k

2017 Value

± 375

-3.89%

1 Year decline

± 20.3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Allendale County, SC declined at a rate of -3.89%, from 2.78k employees to 2.67k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allendale County, SC, are Production Occupations (409 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (275 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (227 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Allendale County, SC.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Allendale County, SC, by number of employees, are Production Occupations (409 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (275 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (227 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Allendale County, SC has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (6.61 times higher than expected), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (3.45 times), and Production Occupations (2.64 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Allendale County, SC, by median earnings, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($62,083), Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($54,659), and Management Occupations ($54,091).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.67k

2017 Value

± 375

-3.89%

1 Year decline

± 20.3%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Allendale County, SC declined at a rate of -3.89%, from 2.78k employees to 2.67k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allendale County, SC, are Manufacturing (466 people), Educational Services (376 people), and Public Administration (355 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Allendale County, SC, though some of these residents may live in Allendale County, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Allendale County, SC, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (466 people), Educational Services (376 people), and Public Administration (355 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Allendale County, SC has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (5.29 times higher than expected), Public Administration (2.85 times), and Utilities (2.3 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Allendale County, SC, by median earnings, are Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($47,563), Other Services Except Public Administration ($42,250), and Transportation & Warehousing ($40,116).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Plastics/rubber

    $15.9B

  2. Machinery

    $15.2B

  3. Mixed freight

    $11.7B

In 2015, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Plastics/rubber with $15.9B, followed by Machinery ($15.2B) and Mixed freight ($11.7B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$163B

2015 Value

$244B

Projected 2045 Value

49.4% growth

In 2015, total outbound South Carolina trade was $163B. This is expected to increase 49.4% to $244B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. North Carolina

    $22.2B

  2. Georgia

    $13.4B

  3. Tennessee

    $5.71B

In 2015, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $22.2B, followed by Georgia with $13.4B and Tennessee and $5.71B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

85.5% of the population of Allendale County, SC has health coverage, with 28.6% on employee plans, 32.5% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 0.436% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Allendale County, SC was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in Allendale County, SC see 1179 patients per year on average, which represents a 27% decrease from the previous year (1616 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3015 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 822 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Dillon County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.1%). Additionally, Lee County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,179 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Allendale County, SC see an average of 1,179 patients per year. This represents a 27% decrease from the previous year (1,616 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Allendale County, SC in comparison to neighboring states.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$7,311

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,235

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,491

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,298

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in South Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.15%, from $7,020 to $7,311.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

14.5%

Uninsured

28.6%

Employer Coverage

32.5%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

0.436%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allendale County, SC declined by 13.7% from 16.8% to 14.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Allendale County, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Dillon County

    20.1% prevalence

  2. Williamsburg County

    19.6% prevalence

  3. Barnwell County

    18.7% prevalence

Dillon County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in South Carolina, at 20.1%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in South Carolina by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Allendale County, SC is home to a population of 9.4k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2017, 1.2% of Allendale County, SC residents were born outside of the country (113 people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Allendale County, SC is composed of 6.91k Black or African American Alone residents (73.5%), 2.12k White Alone residents (22.5%), 288 Hispanic or Latino residents (3.06%), 45 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.479%), 39 Two or More Races residents (0.415%), 3 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0.0319%), 0 Asian Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Allendale County, SC are N/A.

Age

Age by Nativity

41

Median Native-Born Age

± 2.3

39

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.7

In 2017, the median age of all people in Allendale County, SC was 40.6. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 39. But people in Allendale County, SC are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Allendale County, SC residents was 39.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.2%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

113 people

1.15%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

110 people

As of 2017, 1.2% of Allendale County, SC residents (113 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Allendale County, SC was 1.15%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    68,828 ± 6,396 people

  2. India

    11,778 ± 2,661 people

  3. Philippines

    9,880 ± 2,438 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 68,828 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 11,778 and Philippines with 9,880.

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Citizenship

98.9%

2017 Citizenship

99.3%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98.9% of Allendale County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Allendale County, SC was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. Black or African American Alone

    6.91k ± 91

  2. White Alone

    2.12k ± 17

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    288 ± 68.3

In 2017, there were 3.27 times more Black or African American Alone residents (6.91k people) in Allendale County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.12k White Alone and 288 Hispanic or Latino residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 8 races and ethnicities represented in Allendale County, SC as a share of the total population.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  2. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  3. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

N/A% of Allendale County, SC citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is approximately the same as the national average of 21.8%. In N/A, the most common non-English language spoken in Allendale County, SC was N/A. N/A% of the overall population of Allendale County, SC are native N/A speakers. N/A% speak N/A and N/A% speak N/A, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Gulf War (1990s)

    156 ± 76

  2. Vietnam

    123 ± 60

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    29 ± 29

Allendale County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2016, universities in Allendale County, SC awarded 150 degrees. The student population of Allendale County, SC is skewed towards women, with 427 male students and 710 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Allendale County, SC are White (82 and 55.8%), followed by Black or African American (49 and 33.3%), Two or More Races (6 and 4.08%), and Hispanic or Latino (5 and 3.4%).

The largest universities in Allendale County, SC by number of degrees awarded are University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie (150 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Allendale County, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (150 and 100%) and General Studies (0 and 0%).

The median tuition costs in Allendale County, SC are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences

    150 degrees awarded

  2. General Studies

    0 degrees awarded

  3. N/A

    N/A degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Allendale County, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 150 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Allendale County, SC according to their major.

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Universities

University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

150 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2016, the Allendale County, SC institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie with 150 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

56

Degrees Awarded to Men

94

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2016, 56 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Allendale County, SC, which is 0.596 times less than the 94 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Allendale County, SC by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    82 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    49 degrees awarded

  3. Two or More Races

    6 degrees awarded

In 2016 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Allendale County, SC were to White students. These 82 degrees mean that there were 1.67 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 49 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Allendale County, SC was $52,100 in 2017, which is 0.239 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $53,700 to $52,100, a 2.98% decrease. The homeownership rate in Allendale County, SC is 66.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Allendale County, SC have an average commute time of 27.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Allendale County, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$23,331

Median Household Income

± $2,177

3.29k

Number of Households

± 370

In 2017, the median household income of the 3.29k households in Allendale County, SC declined from $23,331 from the previous year's value of $24,817.

The following chart displays the households in Allendale County, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$52,100

2017 Median

± $7,241

$53,700

2016 Median

± $6,316

In 2017, the median property value in Allendale County, SC declined from to $52,100 from the previous year's value of $53,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Allendale County, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Allendale County, SC the largest share of households have a property value in the $35k - $40k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Allendale County, SC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Allendale County, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

66.1%

2017 Homeownership

64.7%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 66.1% of the housing units in Allendale County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Allendale County, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Allendale County, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Allendale County, SC have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

27.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allendale County, SC have a longer commute time (27.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.25% of the workforce in Allendale County, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    80.4%

  2. Carpooled

    10.7%

  3. Walked

    4.08%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Allendale County, SC was Drove Alone (80.4%), followed by those who Carpooled (10.7%) and those who Walked (4.08%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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