Allendale County, SC

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2020 Population

8,789

2.6% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

44.7

6.68% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

28%

11.8% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$26,074

4.09% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$47,100

4.27% 1-year decline

2020 Employed Population

2,707

6.33% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Allendale County, SC had a population of 8.79k people with a median age of 44.7 and a median household income of $26,074. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Allendale County, SC declined from 9,024 to 8,789, a −2.6% decrease and its median household income declined from $27,185 to $26,074, a −4.09% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allendale County, SC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (73%), White (Non-Hispanic) (22%), Other (Hispanic) (2.2%), White (Hispanic) (0.899%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.819%).

None of the households in Allendale County, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.4% of the residents in Allendale County, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Allendale County, SC are University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie (134 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Allendale County, SC was $47,100, and the homeownership rate was 68.5%. Most people in Allendale County, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Allendale County, SC was 2 cars per household.

Allendale County, SC borders Burke County, GA, Screven County, GA, Bamberg County, SC, Barnwell County, SC, Colleton County, SC, and Hampton County, SC.

United States South Carolina

Diversity

Allendale County, SC is home to a population of 8.79k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.64% of Allendale County, SC residents were born outside of the country (144 people).

In 2020, there were 3.31 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.42k people) in Allendale County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.94k White (Non-Hispanic) and 193 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Allendale County, SC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.42k ± 104
White (Non-Hispanic)
1.94k ± 19
Other (Hispanic)
193 ± 124

3.36%

Hispanic Population

295 people

3.36% of the people in Allendale County, SC are hispanic (295 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Allendale County, SC as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.64%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

144 people

1.71%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

154 people

As of 2020, 1.64% of Allendale County, SC residents (144 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Allendale County, SC was 1.71%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Allendale County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.8

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.8

In 2020, the median age of all people in Allendale County, SC was 44.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 45, were generally older than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Allendale County, SC are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Allendale County, SC residents was 42.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
62,463 ± 6,098 people
India
16,261 ± 3,126 people
Honduras
12,981 ± 2,794 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 62,463 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 16,261 and Honduras with 12,981.

Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

98.3%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.4% of Allendale County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Allendale County, SC was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Allendale County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
157 ± 120
Vietnam
85 ± 64
Gulf War (2001-)
46 ± 36

Allendale County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for South Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in South Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of South Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,267. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Allendale County, SC employs 2.71k people. The largest industries in Allendale County, SC are Educational Services (471 people), Public Administration (383 people), and Manufacturing (347 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($46,444), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,972), and Construction ($43,631).

Wages

Median Household Income

$26,074

2020 value

± $5,262

−4.09%

1 Year Growth

± 28.9%

Households in Allendale County, SC have a median annual income of $26,074, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $27,185 in 2019, which represents a −4.09% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Allendale County, SC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

$62,242

Average Male Salary in South Carolina

± $1,580

$45,267

Average Female Salary in South Carolina

± $1,127

In 2020, full-time male employees in South Carolina made 1.37 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in South Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in South Carolina

Asian
$61,019 ± $9,586
White
$53,104 ± $1,170
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
$45,743 ± $14,232

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of South Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.15 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in South Carolina.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in South Carolina by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.461

2019 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2020, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.305% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

28% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allendale County, SC (2.17k out of 7.78k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
1,991 ± 349
White
171 ± 135
Native American
12 ± 98

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

2.71k

2020 Value

± 415

−6.33%

1 Year decline

± 21.6%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Allendale County, SC declined at a rate of −6.33%, from 2.89k employees to 2.71k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allendale County, SC, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (317 people), Management Occupations (304 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (248 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Allendale County, SC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Allendale County, SC, by number of employees, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (317 people), Management Occupations (304 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (248 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Allendale County, SC has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (8.29 times higher than expected), Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (6.38 times), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (3.18 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Allendale County, SC, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($76,250), Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($65,655), and Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($58,625).

Industries

Employment by Industries

2.71k

2020 Value

± 415

−6.33%

1 Year decline

± 21.6%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Allendale County, SC declined at a rate of −6.33%, from 2.89k employees to 2.71k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allendale County, SC, are Educational Services (471 people), Public Administration (383 people), and Manufacturing (347 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.

Most Common

The most common industries in Allendale County, SC, by number of employees, are Educational Services (471 people), Public Administration (383 people), and Manufacturing (347 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Allendale County, SC has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (5.06 times higher than expected), Public Administration (3.03 times), and Educational Services (1.87 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Allendale County, SC, by median earnings, are Transportation & Warehousing ($46,444), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,972), and Construction ($43,631).

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

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $38.2B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($32.1B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Carolina.

$285B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

115% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $285B. This is expected to increase 115% to $613B by 2050.

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

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

North Carolina
$30.1B
Georgia
$22.4B
Texas
$13.2B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $30.1B, followed by Georgia with $22.4B and Texas and $13.2B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Allendale County, SC went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 75.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (23.2%), followed by Other (0.584%). The most partisan county was Allendale County, SC with 75.6% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (75.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (23.2%)
Republican Party
Other (0.584%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Allendale County, SC went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 75.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (23.2%), followed by Other (0.584%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Allendale County, SC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of South Carolina.

Joseph R Biden Jr.

Popular Vote for Allendale County, SC

75.6% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in South Carolina

Allendale County, SC
75.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Pickens County, SC
74.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Oconee County, SC
73% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in South Carolina was Allendale County, SC with 75.6% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in South Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from South Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Allendale County, SC awarded 134 degrees. The student population of Allendale County, SC is skewed towards women, with 322 male students and 556 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Allendale County, SC are White (78 and 60%), followed by Black or African American (38 and 29.2%), Hispanic or Latino (6 and 4.62%), and Two or More Races (4 and 3.08%).

The largest universities in Allendale County, SC by number of degrees awarded are University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie (134 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Allendale County, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (134 and 100%) and General Studies (0 and 0%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
134 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
0 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Allendale County, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 134 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

134 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Allendale County, SC institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie with 134 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 50 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Allendale County, SC, which is 0.595 times less than the 84 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
78 degrees awarded
Black or African American
38 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Allendale County, SC was White students. These 78 degrees mean that there were 2.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 38 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Allendale County, SC was $47,100 in 2020, which is 0.205 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $49,200 to $47,100, a 4.27% decrease. The homeownership rate in Allendale County, SC is 68.5%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Allendale County, SC have an average commute time of 31.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Allendale County, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$47,100

2020 Median

± $6,834

$49,200

2019 Median

± $7,728

In 2020, the median property value in Allendale County, SC declined from to $47,100 from the previous year's value of $49,200.

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 $40k - $50k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$26,074

Median Household Income

± $5,262

3.43k

Number of Households

± 440

In 2020, the median household income of the 3.43k households in Allendale County, SC declined from $26,074 from the previous year's value of $27,185.

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.

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.

Rent vs Own

68.5%

2020 Homeownership

68.2%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 68.5% of the housing units in Allendale County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.2%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Allendale County, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

31.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allendale County, SC have a longer commute time (31.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 5.49% of the workforce in Allendale County, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Allendale County, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.3%)
Carpooled (12.9%)
Walked (3.75%)

In 2020, 78.3% of workers in Allendale County, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.9%) and those who walked to work (3.75%).

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.

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 false.

Health

88.3% of the population of Allendale County, SC has health coverage, with 29.2% on employee plans, 30.2% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.33% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina 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 1272 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.09% decrease from the previous year (1286 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2172 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 869 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Williamsburg County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.4%). Additionally, Union County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,272 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Allendale County, SC

Primary care physicians in Allendale County, SC see an average of 1,272 patients per year. This represents a 1.09% decrease from the previous year (1,286 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 its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
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%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

$7,311

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in South Carolina

$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.

Health Care Coverage

11.7%

Uninsured

29.2%

Employer Coverage

30.2%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.33%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allendale County, SC grew by 30.7% from 8.96% to 11.7%.

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.