Alcolu is a CDP located in Clarendon County South Carolina. Alcolu has a 2024 population of 378. Alcolu is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -8.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 413 in 2020.
The average household income in Alcolu is $42,207 with a poverty rate of 55.06%. The median age in Alcolu is 17.4 years: 15.7 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alcolu was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 215 | 55.84% |
| Black or African American | 125 | 32.47% |
| Other race | 45 | 11.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 121 | 3.18 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Female | 55 | 3.55 | 5.5 | 94.5 |
| Non Family | 35 | 1.14 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 31 | 4.84 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.01
Average Family Size
3.18
Average Household Size
45.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 27.38% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5 | 2.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 15.48% |
| High School Graduate | 39 | 23.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21 | 12.5% |
| Some College | 31 | 18.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62 | 62 | 26 |
| White | 54 | 39 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 16 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 41.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,660 | $0 | $20,590 |
| Overall | $21,771 | $45,417 | $21,146 |
| Some College | $46,458 | $45,208 | $0 |
$21,771
Average Earnings
$45,417
Average Male
$21,146
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.14% of Alcolu residents speak only English, while 33.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 189 | 189 | 100% |
| Other | 45 | 45 | 100% |
| Black | 125 | 23 | 18.4% |
55.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
51.32%
Male Poverty Rate
58.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alcolu is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alcolu is Black, with 18.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 57.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 72.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77.61% |
| Some College | 41.94% |
| High School | 25.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 14.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 73.24% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $26,875 | $46,719 |
| Households | $26,840 | $42,207 |
| Married Families | $101,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $31,123 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.4%
Male Marriage Rate
24.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 8.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
47.27%
Born in Alcolu
95.84%
Native Born
4.16%
Foreign Born
4.16%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.84% of Alcolu residents were born in the United States, with 47.27% having been born in South Carolina. 4.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 378 | -3 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 381 | -4 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 385 | -3 | -0.77% |
| 2021 | 388 | -25 | -6.05% |
| 2020 | 413 | -17 | -3.95% |
| 2019 | 430 | -69 | -13.83% |
| 2018 | 499 | -17 | -3.29% |
| 2017 | 516 | 39 | 8.18% |
| 2016 | 477 | 7 | 1.49% |
| 2015 | 470 | -126 | -21.14% |
| 2014 | 596 | 87 | 17.09% |
| 2013 | 509 | 54 | 11.87% |
| 2012 | 455 | -17 | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 472 | 43 | 10.02% |
| 2010 | 429 | 0 | 0% |