Allendale, SC

Allendale, South Carolina

Allendale, South Carolina, in Allendale county, is 50 miles SE of Augusta, Georgia (center to center) and 155 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. About 4,052 people people live in Allendale.

The People and Families of Allendale

In Allendale, about 33% of adults are married. The people of Allendale spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the town.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Allendale.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Allendale had a median family income of $21,167.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Allendale.

Allendale Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Allendale, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the town is one place with an advantage over most places in South Carolina.

Commuting

In Allendale, 89% of commuters drive to work. One alternative to driving in Allendale is the public transportation system.

High Points

Allendale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Allendale, SC

Comparing Allendale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Allendale Almanac

Allendale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Allendale Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Allendale, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Allendale Public Libraries

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Allendale Colleges

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University of South Carolina-Salkehatchie

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