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Arkwright

South Carolina · 2,816 residents · 2.584 sq mi
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Arkwright has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,519. Population has declined 3% since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $164,100. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,816
−3%since 2023
from 2,910 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,090 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 1,126 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
26.8
−7%since 2023
from 28.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
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20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,519
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,458 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,090
+5%since 2023
from $20,135 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 33.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
−1%since 2023
from 0.392 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,100
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $111,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$981
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $901 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
50.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+42%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic23.4%(681)
Black53.1%(1,545)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(602)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other2.3%(67)
Diversity Score77.5%(2,255)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.3%(685)
Black48.7%(1,371)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(598)
Asian0.6%(18)
Other5.1%(144)
Diversity Score82%(2,309)
Diversity Score
82
+6%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 83.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
−7%since 2023
from 21.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 84.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 61.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.9% in 2023
Female
55.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.1% in 2023
Foreign born
8.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 88.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arkwright, South Carolina?

Arkwright, South Carolina has about 2,816 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arkwright, South Carolina earns about $53,519 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arkwright, South Carolina expensive?

In Arkwright, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $164,100, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.

How educated are people in Arkwright, South Carolina?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Arkwright, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arkwright, South Carolina?

About 23.6% of people in Arkwright, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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