Allendale, South Carolina
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Allendale is a town located in Allendale County, South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,052. It is the county seat of Allendale CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
Image:SCMap-doton-Allendale.PNG Allendale is located at 33°0'32" North, 81°18'31" West (33.008764, -81.308607)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.6 km² (3.3 mi²). 8.6 km² (3.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 4,052 people, 1,542 households, and 997 families residing in the town. The population density was 472.7/km² (1,225.2/mi²). There were 1,763 housing units at an average density of 205.6/km² (533.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 18.19% White, 80.03% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.17% Pacific Islander, 0.96% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. 2.25% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 1,542 households out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.2% were married couples living together, 31.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.3% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.34.
In the town the population was spread out with 32.6% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.7 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $16,632, and the median income for a family was $21,167. Males had a median income of $22,800 versus $20,873 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,433. 41.2% of the population and 36.7% of families were below the poverty line. 59.5% of those under the age of 18 and 21.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.