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Arial

South Carolina · 2,729 residents · 4.561 sq mi
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Arial has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,478. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,729
+5%since 2000
from 2,607 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
598 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 572 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+14%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Arial
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,478
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,240 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,283
+43%since 2000
from $17,646 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+3%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(2,424)
Black4.1%(108)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(49)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(386)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(2,211)
Black4.4%(121)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(220)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%(1)
Diversity Score30.9%(844)
Diversity Score
31
+109%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−15.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
46.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arial, South Carolina?

Arial, South Carolina has about 2,729 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arial, South Carolina?

The typical household in Arial, South Carolina earns about $53,478 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arial, South Carolina expensive?

In Arial, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $131,600, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Arial, South Carolina?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in Arial, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arial, South Carolina?

About 16.4% of people in Arial, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arial, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Arial, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 154 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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