Allendale County, SC

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2023 Population

7,738

4.15% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

42.5

1.39% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

26.5%

2.69% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$31,603

14.8% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$61,600

0.324% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

2,548

3.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Allendale County, SC had a population of 7.74k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $31,603. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Allendale County, SC declined from 8,073 to 7,738, a −4.15% decrease and its median household income declined from $37,096 to $31,603, a −14.8% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allendale County, SC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (64%), White (Non-Hispanic) (22.6%), Other (Hispanic) (4.12%), Asian (Hispanic) (3.9%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (1.71%).

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.

98.8% of the residents in Allendale County, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Allendale County, SC are University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie (86 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Allendale County, SC was $61,600, and the homeownership rate was 64.7%.

Most people in Allendale County, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 37.7 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 7.74k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.54% of Allendale County, SC residents were born outside of the country (119 people).

In 2023, there were 2.84 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.95k people) in Allendale County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.75k White (Non-Hispanic) and 319 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2023 Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.8% of Allendale County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Allendale County, SC was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
4.95k ± 424
White (Non-Hispanic)
1.75k ± 20
Other (Hispanic)
319 ± 327

10.3%

Hispanic Population

799 people

10.3% of the people in Allendale County, SC are hispanic (799 people).

The following chart shows the 8 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
63,986 ± 6,172 people
India
20,779 ± 3,532 people
Honduras
17,281 ± 3,222 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 63,986 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 20,779 and Honduras with 17,281.

Foreign-Born Population

1.54%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

119 people

0.991%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

80 people

As of 2023, 1.54% of Allendale County, SC residents (119 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Allendale County, SC was 0.991%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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)
168 ± 92
Vietnam
61 ± 47
Gulf War (2001-)
29 ± 29

Allendale County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 2.75 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Allendale County, SC employs 2.55k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Allendale County, SC were Health Care & Social Assistance (437 people), Retail Trade (328 people), and Educational Services (317 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($78,803), Finance & Insurance ($68,981), and Accommodation & Food Services ($47,793).

Employment

Occupations

2.55k

2023 Value

± 374

−3.3%

1 Year decline

± 21.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Allendale County, SC declined at a rate of −3.3%, from 2.64k employees to 2.55k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allendale County, SC, are Sales & Related Occupations (285 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (248 people), and Transportation Occupations (204 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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

2.55k

2023 Value

± 374

−3.3%

1 Year decline

± 21.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Allendale County, SC declined at a rate of −3.3%, from 2.64k employees to 2.55k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allendale County, SC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (437 people), Retail Trade (328 people), and Educational Services (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

$44,112

Median earning men ± $8,460

$31,096

Median earning women ± $5,766

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($106,771), Public Administration ($58,536), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($48,165).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,287), Manufacturing ($43,472), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($43,462).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

20
Retail Trade
10
Accommodation and Food Services
6
Other Services (except Public Administration)

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

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$50.1k
Manufacturing
$10.2k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$3.98k
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting

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

Education

In 2023, universities in Allendale County, SC awarded 86 degrees. The student population of Allendale County, SC in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 310 male students and 499 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Allendale County, SC are White (46 and 56.8%), followed by Black or African American (26 and 32.1%), Two or More Races (7 and 8.64%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 1.23%).

The largest universities in Allendale County, SC by number of degrees awarded are University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie (86 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Allendale County, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (86 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Allendale County, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 809 (38.3% men and 61.7% 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 2023 there were 809 students enrolled in Allendale County, SC, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 373 records, of which 56.3% were women and 43.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common

86 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Allendale County, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 86 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

86 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie with 86 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 41 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Allendale County, SC, which is 0.911 times less than the 45 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 46 degrees mean that there were 1.77 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 26 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 2023.

Public, 2-year ($400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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 2023, 0.922% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.19M), Some college (897k), and Bachelors Degree (746k).

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 $61,600 in 2023, which is 0.203 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $61,800 to $61,600, a 0.324% decrease. The homeownership rate in Allendale County, SC is 64.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Allendale County, SC have an average commute time of 37.7 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.

Median household income in Allendale County, SC is $31,603. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Allendale County, SC was Census Tract 9704, Allendale County, SC with a value of $36,917, followed by Census Tract 9703, Allendale County, SC and Census Tract 9702, Allendale County, SC, with respective values of $36,023 and $23,078.

In 2024, 16.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Allendale County, SC. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 4.86%.

Housing

Property

$61,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,204

$2,045

Median Property Taxes

±$304

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

64.7%

Homeownership

2023

60.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 64.7% of the housing units in Allendale County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.9%.

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

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9704, Allendale County, SC
Census Tract 9703, Allendale County, SC
Census Tract 9702, Allendale County, SC

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Allendale County, SC was Census Tract 9704, Allendale County, SC with a value of $36,917, followed by Census Tract 9703, Allendale County, SC and Census Tract 9702, Allendale County, SC, with respective values of $36,023 and $23,078.

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.

$31,603

Median Household Income

± $9,251

3.16k

Number of Households

± 392

In 2023, the median household income of the 3.16k households in Allendale County, SC declined from $31,603 from the previous year's value of $37,096.

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.

0.464

2023 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2023, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.102% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.476. 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 2023

Drove Alone (83.5%)
Carpooled (9.61%)
Worked At Home (2.54%)

In 2023, 83.5% of workers in Allendale County, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.61%) and those who worked at home (2.54%).

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

37.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allendale County, SC have a longer commute time (37.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 15.5% 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 2024, 16.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Allendale County, SC. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 4.86%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

26.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allendale County, SC (1.82k out of 6.89k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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 2024, 51.2% of the children was living in poverty in Allendale County, SC. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator grew 0.6%.

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.

Health

87.8% of the population of Allendale County, SC has health coverage, with 28.8% on employee plans, 20.5% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 14% on non-group plans, and 8.89% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Allendale County, SC see 1,964 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.71% decrease from the previous year (2,083 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3790 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 541 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,964 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Allendale County, SC

Primary care physicians in Allendale County, SC see an average of 1,964 patients per year. This represents a 5.71% decrease from the previous year (2,083 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 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.2%

Uninsured

28.8%

Employer Coverage

20.5%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

14%

Non-Group

8.89%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allendale County, SC grew by 3.48% from 11.8% to 12.2%.

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 2014, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 134 in Allendale County, SC.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, 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 46.2% in Allendale County, SC.

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