Allendale, SC

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2023 Population

2,595

3.96% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.9

6.82% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

42.8%

1.29% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$25,250

26.8% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$65,300

25.1% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

722

5.87% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Allendale, SC had a population of 2.6k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $25,250. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Allendale, SC declined from 2,702 to 2,595, a −3.96% decrease and its median household income grew from $19,921 to $25,250, a 26.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Allendale, SC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (62.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (13.7%), Asian (Hispanic) (11.6%), Other (Hispanic) (6.97%), and White (Hispanic) (4.78%).

None of the households in Allendale, 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, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Allendale, SC are University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie (110 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Allendale, SC was $65,300, and the homeownership rate was 59%.

Most people in Allendale, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Allendale, SC was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Allendale, SC is home to a population of 2.6k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 1.16% of Allendale, SC residents were born outside of the country (30 people).

In 2023, there were 4.55 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.62k people) in Allendale, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 355 White (Non-Hispanic) and 302 Asian (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2023 Citizenship

99.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.8% of Allendale, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Allendale, SC was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Allendale, SC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.62k ± 462
White (Non-Hispanic)
355 ± 129
Asian (Hispanic)
302 ± 219

23.4%

Hispanic Population

607 people

23.4% of the people in Allendale, SC are hispanic (607 people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
58,419 ± 5,900 people
India
18,341 ± 3,319 people
Honduras
13,844 ± 2,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 58,419 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 18,341 and Honduras with 13,844.

Foreign-Born Population

1.16%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

30 people

0.629%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

17 people

As of 2023, 1.16% of Allendale, SC residents (30 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Allendale, SC was 0.629%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
11 ± 25
Gulf War (1990s)
5 ± 18
Gulf War (2001-)
4 ± 22

Allendale, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Allendale, SC employs 722 people. The largest industries in Allendale, SC are Health Care & Social Assistance (212 people), Transportation & Warehousing (127 people), and Retail Trade (96 people), and the highest paying industries are Health Care & Social Assistance ($113,134), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($77,583), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,737).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,636. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

722

2023 Value

± 242

−5.87%

1 Year decline

± 48.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Allendale, SC declined at a rate of −5.87%, from 767 employees to 722 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Allendale, SC, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (142 people), Transportation Occupations (104 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (69 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Allendale, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

722

2023 Value

± 242

−5.87%

1 Year decline

± 48.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Allendale, SC declined at a rate of −5.87%, from 767 employees to 722 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Allendale, SC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (212 people), Transportation & Warehousing (127 people), and Retail Trade (96 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Allendale, SC, though some of these residents may live in Allendale, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,267

Median earning men ± $41,467

$22,654

Median earning women ± $3,832

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($113,565) and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,233).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($21,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Allendale, SC awarded 110 degrees. The student population of Allendale, SC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 299 male students and 446 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Allendale, SC are White (66 and 60.6%), followed by Black or African American (33 and 30.3%), Two or More Races (5 and 4.59%), and Hispanic or Latino (4 and 3.67%).

The largest universities in Allendale, SC by number of degrees awarded are University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie (110 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Allendale, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (110 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Allendale, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 38.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 745 (40.1% men and 59.9% 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 2022 there were 745 students enrolled in Allendale, SC, 40.1% men and 59.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 385 records, of which 56.6% were women and 43.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common

110 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Allendale, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 110 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

110 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie with 110 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 39 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Allendale, SC, which is 0.549 times less than the 71 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 66 degrees mean that there were 2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 33 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 2022.

Public, 2-year ($400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

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Measure

In 2022, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.688% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (892k), and Bachelors Degree (705k).

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, SC was $65,300 in 2023, which is 0.215 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $52,200 to $65,300, a 25.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Allendale, SC is 59%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Allendale, SC have an average commute time of 31.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Allendale, SC is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$65,300

Median Property Value 2023

±$26,437

$691

Median Property Taxes

±$221

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, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

59%

Homeownership

2023

44.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 59% of the housing units in Allendale, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Allendale, 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 places in Allendale, 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.

$25,250

Median Household Income

± $8,544

1.17k

Number of Households

± 271

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.17k households in Allendale, SC grew to $25,250 from the previous year's value of $19,921.

The following chart displays the households in Allendale, 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, SC is from South Carolina.

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.334% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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 2023

Drove Alone (83.9%)
Carpooled (6.23%)
Walked (4.57%)

In 2023, 83.9% of workers in Allendale, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.23%) and those who walked to work (4.57%).

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

31.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Allendale, SC have a longer commute time (31.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 17.9% of the workforce in Allendale, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Allendale, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Allendale, SC have 1 car.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

42.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Allendale, SC (1.11k out of 2.58k 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 < 5, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Allendale, 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.

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.

Health

87.2% of the population of Allendale, SC has health coverage, with 11.9% on employee plans, 28.2% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 16.9% on non-group plans, and 19.8% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Allendale County, SC see 2083 patients per year on average, which represents a 19.9% increase from the previous year (1738 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3929 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 604 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,083 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Allendale County, SC

Primary care physicians in Allendale County, SC see an average of 2,083 patients per year. This represents a 19.9% increase from the previous year (1,738 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 29.2% under 18 years, 16.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43% were men and 57% were women.

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

Uninsured People

12.8%

Uninsured

11.9%

Employer Coverage

28.2%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

16.9%

Non-Group

19.8%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Allendale, SC grew by 12.6% from 11.4% to 12.8%.

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

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