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Arthurtown, SC

Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina. ZIP codes: 29201.

Population

3,272

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

1,758

ZIP codes

1

Arthurtown and its ZIP codes

Full map

Arthurtown at a glance

  • Arthurtown is about 10 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $21,046, 70% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,100 (54% below South Carolina) and median rent is $830 a month.

Local data for Arthurtown, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Arthurtown, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$21,046

Poverty rate

63.2%

Median home value

$120,100

Median rent

$830/mo

Homeownership

25.0%

Bachelor's or higher

11.7%

Median age

22.3

Average commute

18.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Nigerian Americans (279), Chinese Americans (257), Italian Americans (248).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland County. PPP loans are for Arthurtown.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,125

229,383 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,580

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$77.2B

FY 2026, $185,463 per person

Richland County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone80.2%
  • Carpooled6.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
  • Worked from home10.6%

Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Arthurtown, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

1,347

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,764

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 37°F

43.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Arthurtown, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.5%

U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts

Diabetes

11.5%

U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts

Smoking

15.2%

U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.4%

U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts

ZIP codes in Arthurtown

1 in or overlapping Arthurtown. Population shown

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Cities near Arthurtown

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OlympiaCensus-designated place2.1 mi0.7
CayceCity2.5 mi16.9
West ColumbiaCity4.2 mi9.4
Capitol ViewCensus-designated place4.7 mi1.6
Forest AcresCity6 mi4.6
SpringdaleTown6.3 mi2.7
Arcadia LakesTown6.5 mi0.6
Pine RidgeTown7 mi4.5
WoodfieldCensus-designated place7.3 mi2.7
St. AndrewsCensus-designated place7.7 mi6.1
DentsvilleCensus-designated place7.9 mi6.7
South CongareeTown8.7 mi3.3
Oak GroveCensus-designated place8.7 mi7.6
Seven OaksCensus-designated place9.5 mi7.7
HopkinsCensus-designated place9.6 mi16.5
GastonTown11 mi5.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Arthurtown, SC in?
Arthurtown is in Richland County, South Carolina.
What ZIP codes are in Arthurtown, SC?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Arthurtown include 29201.
What is the population of Arthurtown, SC?
About 3,272 people live in Arthurtown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Arthurtown?
Nearby places include Olympia (2.1 mi), Cayce (2.5 mi), West Columbia (4.2 mi), Capitol View (4.7 mi), Forest Acres (6 mi).

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

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