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Alcolu, SC
Census-designated place in Clarendon County, South Carolina.
Population
459
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
101
ZIP codes
0
Alcolu and its ZIP codes
Alcolu at a glance
- Alcolu is 43% less dense than South Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Alcolu, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clarendon County. PPP loans are for Alcolu.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,727
6,700 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,633
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$428M
FY 2026, $13,729 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alcolu, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
432
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
55.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alcolu, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
Cities near Alcolu
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ManningCity | 4.7 mi | 2.9 |
| PaxvilleTown | 8 mi | 1.1 |
| LakewoodCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 7.5 |
| PrivateerCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.2 |
| South SumterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| East SumterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| ForestonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| SummertonTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| WybooCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 15 |
| PinewoodTown | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| SumterCity | 14 mi | 33.1 |
| TurbevilleTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| MulberryCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| MayesvilleTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| Cane SavannahCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| ShilohCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alcolu, SC in?
- Alcolu is in Clarendon County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Alcolu, SC?
- About 459 people live in Alcolu, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alcolu?
- Nearby places include Manning (4.7 mi), Paxville (8 mi), Lakewood (9.5 mi), Privateer (11 mi), South Sumter (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023