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Arthurtown

South Carolina · 2,294 residents · 1.861 sq mi
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Arthurtown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,307. Population has fallen 26% since 2021, a loss of 812 residents. Median home value is $58,900. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 57.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,294
−26%vs 2021
vs 3,106 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,233 / sq mi
−26%vs 2021
vs 1,669 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
22.8
+5%vs 2021
vs 21.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K20202024Arthurtown
20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,307
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $19,833 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,640
+7%vs 2021
vs $9,927 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.0%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.2% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
57.1%
−5.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.3% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,900
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $73,500 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$852
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $768 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
22.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 22.4% in 2021
77.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−40%vs 2021
vs 3.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(1,352)
Black51%(1,585)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(37)
Asian2.4%(73)
Other1.9%(59)
Diversity Score68.6%(2,132)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(868)
Black50.8%(1,165)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(94)
Asian3.1%(71)
Other2.3%(52)
Diversity Score72.5%(1,662)
Diversity Score
72
+6%vs 2021
vs 69 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.5%
−2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
−9.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 84.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
−5%vs 2021
vs 22.5 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 81.3% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.2% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.2% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.9% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−12.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.2% in 2021
Female
57.0%
+12.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 44.8% in 2021
Foreign born
4.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.9% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
+2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.3% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arthurtown, South Carolina?

Arthurtown, South Carolina has about 2,294 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arthurtown, South Carolina earns about $26,307 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arthurtown, South Carolina expensive?

In Arthurtown, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $58,900, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Arthurtown, South Carolina?

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

What is the poverty rate in Arthurtown, South Carolina?

About 57.1% of people in Arthurtown, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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