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 $65,601 with a poverty rate of 44.39%. The median age in Alcolu is 21.8 years: 17.3 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alcolu was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 242 | 56.81% |
| White | 171 | 40.14% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 3.05% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 125 | 3.41 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Married | 39 | 4.15 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 37 | 1.3 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Female | 35 | 5.09 | 20 | 80 |
| Male | 14 | 2.71 | 100 | 0 |
3.69
Average Family Size
3.41
Average Household Size
62.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 21.7% |
| Associates Degree | 3 | 1.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17 | 8.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 26 | 12.26% |
| High School Graduate | 61 | 28.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 2.36% |
| Some College | 54 | 25.47% |
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 | 113 | 99 | 38 |
| White | 58 | 49 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 33.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $103,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,417 | $0 | $25,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,250 | $42,083 | $22,054 |
| Some College | $48,333 | $41,964 | $0 |
$31,250
Average Earnings
$42,083
Average Male
$22,054
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.91% of Alcolu residents speak only English, while 17.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 106 | 106 | 100% |
| Black | 217 | 59 | 27.19% |
| Multiple | 13 | 13 | 100% |
44.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.67%
Male Poverty Rate
53.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alcolu is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alcolu is Black, with 27.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 29.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 91.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.9% |
| High School | 45.9% |
| Some College | 42.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 43.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $70,675 |
| Households | $41,917 | $65,601 |
| Married Families | $123,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,583 | $36,932 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.4%
Male Marriage Rate
27.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
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 | 9.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
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
64.08%
Born in Alcolu
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Alcolu residents were born in the United States, with 64.08% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
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% |