Allendale is a town located in Allendale County South Carolina. Allendale has a 2024 population of 2,426. Allendale is currently declining at a rate of -2.57% annually and its population has decreased by -9.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,681 in 2020.
The average household income in Allendale is $39,803 with a poverty rate of 42.76%. The median age in Allendale is 36.9 years: 32 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Allendale was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,615 | 62.24% |
| White | 479 | 18.46% |
| Asian | 302 | 11.64% |
| Other race | 181 | 6.97% |
| Two or more races | 12 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,172 | 2.16 | 59 | 41 |
| Non Family | 534 | 1.27 | 53.9 | 46.1 |
| Married | 341 | 3.08 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Female | 205 | 2.72 | 12.2 | 87.8 |
| Male | 92 | 2.62 | 100 | 0 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
59.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 231 | 13.61% |
| Associates Degree | 134 | 7.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 157 | 9.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 198 | 11.67% |
| High School Graduate | 620 | 36.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 2.65% |
| Some College | 312 | 18.39% |
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 | 1,114 | 879 | 158 |
| White | 349 | 308 | 33 |
| Hispanic | 221 | 221 | 164 |
| Asian | 142 | 142 | 142 |
| Other Race | 79 | 79 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $113,521 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,419 | $40,433 | $28,088 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,839 | $2,499 | $19,018 |
| Overall | $27,757 | $42,974 | $22,138 |
| Some College | $22,025 | $0 | $21,400 |
$27,757
Average Earnings
$42,974
Average Male
$22,138
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.53% of Allendale residents speak only English, while 0.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,615 | 956 | 59.2% |
| White | 349 | 149 | 42.69% |
42.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.42%
Male Poverty Rate
50.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Allendale is Black, with 59.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Allendale is White, with 42.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 62.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71.01% |
| High School | 34.35% |
| Some College | 32.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 29.3% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 45.35% |
| Male Employed | 16.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $51,724 |
| Households | $25,250 | $39,803 |
| Married Families | $88,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,004 | $25,560 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.2%
Male Marriage Rate
28.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
57
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 50 | 4.08% |
| White | 7 | 1.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.1%
Labor Force Participation
38.5%
Employment Rate
4%
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
67.71%
Born in Allendale
98.84%
Native Born
1.16%
Foreign Born
1.16%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.84% of Allendale residents were born in the United States, with 67.71% having been born in South Carolina. 1.16% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,108 | -63 | -2.9% |
| 2028 | 2,171 | -64 | -2.86% |
| 2027 | 2,235 | -64 | -2.78% |
| 2026 | 2,299 | -63 | -2.67% |
| 2025 | 2,362 | -64 | -2.64% |
| 2024 | 2,426 | -64 | -2.57% |
| 2023 | 2,490 | -19 | -0.76% |
| 2022 | 2,509 | -117 | -4.46% |
| 2021 | 2,626 | -55 | -2.05% |
| 2020 | 2,681 | -222 | -7.65% |
| 2019 | 2,903 | -78 | -2.62% |
| 2018 | 2,981 | -47 | -1.55% |
| 2017 | 3,028 | -10 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 3,038 | -72 | -2.32% |
| 2015 | 3,110 | -76 | -2.39% |
| 2014 | 3,186 | -62 | -1.91% |
| 2013 | 3,248 | -62 | -1.87% |
| 2012 | 3,310 | -95 | -2.79% |
| 2011 | 3,405 | -50 | -1.45% |
| 2010 | 3,455 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,052 | -358 | -8.12% |
| 1990 | 4,410 | 10 | 0.23% |
| 1980 | 4,400 | 780 | 21.55% |
| 1970 | 3,620 | 506 | 16.25% |
| 1960 | 3,114 | 1,006 | 47.72% |