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Arkwright, SC

Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

Population

2,816

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,090

ZIP codes

0

Arkwright and its ZIP codes

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Arkwright at a glance

  • Arkwright is about 6.2 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $53,519 a year, 23% less than the South Carolina figure of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,100 (37% below South Carolina) and median rent is $981 a month.

Local data for Arkwright, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Arkwright, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$53,519

Poverty rate

23.6%

Median home value

$164,100

Median rent

$981/mo

Homeownership

49.8%

Bachelor's or higher

9.2%

Median age

26.8

Average commute

20.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (449), Colombian Americans (74), Italian Americans (69).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Spartanburg County. PPP loans are for Arkwright.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$62,161

157,484 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,886

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.24B

FY 2026, $6,834 per person

Spartanburg County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Arkwright, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.1%
  • Carpooled17.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.2%

Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Arkwright, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

862

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

224

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 32°F

50.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Arkwright, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.4%

U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts

Diabetes

18.6%

U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts

Smoking

17.8%

U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.5%

U.S. 11.1% +5.4 pts

Cities near Arkwright

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SpartanburgCity1.8 mi20.3
RoebuckCensus-designated place2.7 mi4.3
Ben AvonCensus-designated place3.8 mi1.7
SaxonCensus-designated place3.9 mi2.4
HilltopCensus-designated place4.3 mi1.8
Camp CroftCensus-designated place4.5 mi2.6
ArcadiaCensus-designated place4.5 mi2
WhitneyCensus-designated place4.8 mi3.1
DraytonCensus-designated place4.8 mi1.4
FairforestCensus-designated place5.3 mi2.1
Southern ShopsCensus-designated place5.8 mi3.6
GlendaleCensus-designated place6.1 mi0.2
Valley FallsCensus-designated place6.7 mi5.2
PaulineCensus-designated place6.8 mi1.4
ConverseCensus-designated place7.7 mi0.7
CliftonCensus-designated place8.1 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Arkwright, SC in?
Arkwright is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Arkwright, SC?
About 2,816 people live in Arkwright, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Arkwright?
Nearby places include Spartanburg (1.8 mi), Roebuck (2.7 mi), Ben Avon (3.8 mi), Saxon (3.9 mi), Hilltop (4.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023