Allendale County, SC

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2021 Population

8,304

5.52% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

43.9

1.79% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

27.4%

1.94% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$31,800

22% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$53,800

14.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

2,563

5.32% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Allendale County, SC had a population of 8.3k people with a median age of 43.9 and a median household income of $31,800. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Allendale County, SC declined from 8,789 to 8,304, a −5.52% decrease and its median household income grew from $26,074 to $31,800, a 22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allendale County, SC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (73.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (22.1%), Other (Hispanic) (1.78%), White (Hispanic) (0.771%), and Asian (Hispanic) (0.698%).

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.

98.5% of the residents in Allendale County, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Allendale County, SC are University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie (91 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Allendale County, SC was $53,800, and the homeownership rate was 67.5%.

Most people in Allendale County, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 32.9 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

Population & Diversity

Allendale County, SC is home to a population of 8.3k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.54% of Allendale County, SC residents were born outside of the country (128 people).

In 2021, there were 3.31 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.08k people) in Allendale County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.84k White (Non-Hispanic) and 148 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.5%

2021 Citizenship

98.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.5% of Allendale County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Allendale County, SC was 98.4%, 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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Allendale County, SC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.08k ± 61
White (Non-Hispanic)
1.84k ± 19
Other (Hispanic)
148 ± 230

3.6%

Hispanic Population

299 people

3.6% of the people in Allendale County, SC are hispanic (299 people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
59,828 ± 5,970 people
India
16,728 ± 3,170 people
Honduras
13,020 ± 2,798 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 59,828 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 16,728 and Honduras with 13,020.

Foreign-Born Population

1.54%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

128 people

1.64%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

144 people

As of 2021, 1.54% of Allendale County, SC residents (128 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Allendale County, SC was 1.64%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
135 ± 100
Vietnam
75 ± 58
Gulf War (2001-)
61 ± 45

Allendale County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Allendale County, SC employs 2.56k people. The largest industries in Allendale County, SC are Educational Services (398 people), Public Administration (331 people), and Manufacturing (317 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($42,740), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($36,638), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($36,638).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,907. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.56k

2021 Value

± 413

−5.32%

1 Year decline

± 23.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Allendale County, SC declined at a rate of −5.32%, from 2.71k employees to 2.56k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allendale County, SC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (270 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (268 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (253 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Allendale County, SC.

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.56k

2021 Value

± 413

−5.32%

1 Year decline

± 23.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Allendale County, SC declined at a rate of −5.32%, from 2.71k employees to 2.56k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allendale County, SC, are Educational Services (398 people), Public Administration (331 people), and Manufacturing (317 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,523

Median earning men ± $18,207

$28,020

Median earning women ± $2,243

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Construction ($82,813), Public Administration ($48,873), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,104).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($49,219), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,069), and Construction ($29,769).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

37
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
33
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
29
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$135k
Manufacturing
$13k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$5.59k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 $39.9B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($29.5B) 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.

$273B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

124% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $273B. This is expected to increase 124% 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
$28.9B
Georgia
$21.4B
Texas
$10.9B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $28.9B, followed by Georgia with $21.4B and Texas and $10.9B.

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%).

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 Elections

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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 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 Representative Elections

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 2021, universities in Allendale County, SC awarded 91 degrees. The student population of Allendale County, SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 686 male students and 980 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Allendale County, SC are White (42 and 48.3%), followed by Black or African American (39 and 44.8%), Hispanic or Latino (5 and 5.75%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (1 and 1.15%).

The largest universities in Allendale County, SC by number of degrees awarded are University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie (91 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Allendale County, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (91 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Allendale County, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 49.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,666 (41.2% men and 58.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,666 students enrolled in Allendale County, SC, 41.2% men and 58.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 878 records, of which 56.9% were women and 43.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common

91 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Allendale County, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 91 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

Gender

Race

University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

91 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie with 91 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 28 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Allendale County, SC, which is 0.444 times less than the 63 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 42 degrees mean that there were 1.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 39 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 2-year ($7,158) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2021, 0.829% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.722% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (890k), and Bachelors Degree (688k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Allendale County, SC was $53,800 in 2021, which is 0.22 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $47,100 to $53,800, a 14.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Allendale County, SC is 67.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Allendale County, SC have an average commute time of 32.9 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.

In 2022, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Allendale County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.72%.

Housing

Property

$53,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,870

$2,074

Median Property Taxes

±$333

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units 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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Allendale County, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.5%

Homeownership

2021

60.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.5% of the housing units in Allendale County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Allendale County, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

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).

Household Income

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

$31,800

Median Household Income

± $11,272

3.07k

Number of Households

± 407

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.07k households in Allendale County, SC grew to $31,800 from the previous year's value of $26,074.

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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.122% growth from 2020 to 2021, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (10.2%)
Walked (3.63%)

In 2021, 81.8% of workers in Allendale County, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who walked to work (3.63%).

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.

Commute Time

32.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allendale County, SC have a longer commute time (32.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 9.78% 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.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Allendale County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.72%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

27.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allendale County, SC (2.03k out of 7.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 45.1% of the children was living in poverty in Allendale County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 482 in Allendale County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 621 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.6% of the population of Allendale County, SC has health coverage, with 31.7% on employee plans, 27.1% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 2.8% 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 1738 patients per year on average, which represents a 36.6% increase from the previous year (1272 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2777 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 833 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,738 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Allendale County, SC

Primary care physicians in Allendale County, SC see an average of 1,738 patients per year. This represents a 36.6% increase from the previous year (1,272 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

31.7%

Employer Coverage

27.1%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

2.8%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allendale County, SC declined by 2.58% from 11.7% to 11.4%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Allendale County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Allendale County, SC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 46.4% in Allendale County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Allendale County, SC.

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