Allendale, South Carolina facts for kids
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 Allendale, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Allendale, South Carolina
Location in the United States
Allendale, South Carolina
Location in North America
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| Country | United States | |
| State | South Carolina | |
| County | Allendale | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.31 sq mi (8.57 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.31 sq mi (8.57 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,694 | |
| • Density | 813.90/sq mi (314.23/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
29810
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| Area codes | 803, 839 | |
| FIPS code | 45-00955 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1220167 | |
Allendale is a town in South Carolina, United States. It is also the main town, or county seat, of Allendale County. In 2020, about 2,694 people lived there. Most of the people living in Allendale are African American.
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History of Allendale
Allendale has many old and important buildings. Some of these are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These places are important because they tell us about the past.
For example, the Allendale County Courthouse and Smyrna Baptist Church are historic sites. Other notable places include Gravel Hill Plantation and Erwin House.
A famous artist named Jasper Johns grew up in Allendale. He lived there in the 1930s and 1940s. His grandfather, who was a farmer, raised him. Later, he lived with his aunt, who was a teacher in a small, two-room school.
In 2015, a writer named Paul Theroux visited Allendale. He wrote that the town looked like it was struggling. He described it as a place that faced many challenges.
On April 5, 2022, a strong tornado hit the southern part of Allendale. It caused a lot of damage to buildings. One person was hurt. The weather service even issued a special "tornado emergency" for the town.
Geography and Location
Allendale is located in South Carolina. The town covers an area of about 3.3 square miles (8.57 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Allendale has changed over the years. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau, which counts the population every ten years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,030 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,453 | 41.1% | |
| 1920 | 1,893 | 30.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,068 | 9.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,217 | 7.2% | |
| 1950 | 2,474 | 11.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,114 | 25.9% | |
| 1970 | 3,620 | 16.2% | |
| 1980 | 4,400 | 21.5% | |
| 1990 | 4,410 | 0.2% | |
| 2000 | 4,052 | −8.1% | |
| 2010 | 3,482 | −14.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,694 | −22.6% | |
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What the 2020 Census Shows
The 2020 census counted 2,694 people living in Allendale. It also looked at the different groups of people in the town.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 268 | 9.95% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,310 | 85.75% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.15% |
| Other/Mixed | 48 | 1.78% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 2.04% |
In 2020, there were 1,244 households in Allendale. A household is a group of people living together in one home. There were also 667 families living in the town.
Education in Allendale
Students in Allendale go to schools run by Allendale County Schools. This includes elementary, middle, and high schools. For higher education, the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie is located in the town. It was started in 1965.
Allendale also has a public library. It is part of the Allendale Hampton Jasper Regional Library system.
Gallery
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Allendale County Courthouse
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Gravel Hill Plantation
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Erwin House
Media and TV
WEBA-TV/DT is a PBS television station located in Allendale. It serves the area of South Carolina that is near the Savannah River.
Notable Residents
- George B. Daniels (born 1953), who became a federal judge.
See also
In Spanish: Allendale (Carolina del Sur) para niños
