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Allendale, SC

Town in Allendale County, South Carolina.

Population

2,653

Land area

3.3sq mi

People per sq mi

801

ZIP codes

0

Allendale and its ZIP codes

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Allendale at a glance

  • Allendale is about 4.5 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $23,529, 66% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,500 (67% below South Carolina) and median rent is $568 a month.

Local data for Allendale, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Allendale, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$23,529

Poverty rate

45.1%

Median home value

$86,500

Median rent

$568/mo

Homeownership

56.9%

Bachelor's or higher

20.1%

Median age

39.4

Average commute

29.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (429), Filipino Americans (295), Honduran Americans (91).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allendale County. PPP loans are for Allendale.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.5%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,254

2,504 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,320

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$61.51M

FY 2026, $7,652 per person

Allendale County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Allendale, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.5%
  • Carpooled8.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.7%
  • Worked from home5.2%

Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Allendale, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

300

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

5

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 33°F

48.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Allendale, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

50.3%

U.S. 33.3% +17.0 pts

Diabetes

25.2%

U.S. 12.1% +13.1 pts

Smoking

19.2%

U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.9%

U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts

Cities near Allendale

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
FairfaxTown5.3 mi3.3
SycamoreTown5.4 mi3.2
KlineTown8.2 mi3.1
UlmerTown8.6 mi2.7
BrunsonTown8.9 mi1
GiffordTown11 mi1
OlarTown14 mi0.8
LurayTown14 mi1
HamptonTown15 mi4.5
BarnwellCity16 mi7.8
GovanTown17 mi0.8
VarnvilleTown17 mi3.8
EhrhardtTown18 mi3.1
EstillTown18 mi4
SnellingTown19 mi4
HildaTown19 mi3.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Allendale, SC in?
Allendale is in Allendale County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Allendale, SC?
About 2,653 people live in Allendale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Allendale?
Nearby places include Fairfax (5.3 mi), Sycamore (5.4 mi), Kline (8.2 mi), Ulmer (8.6 mi), Brunson (8.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023