Arial is a CDP located in Pickens County South Carolina. Arial has a 2024 population of 1,618. Arial is currently declining at a rate of -3.92% annually and its population has decreased by -25.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,158 in 2020.
The average household income in Arial is $65,768 with a poverty rate of 10.47%. The median age in Arial is 45.5 years: 45.8 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arial was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,681 | 83.05% |
| Two or more races | 160 | 7.91% |
| Black or African American | 104 | 5.14% |
| Other race | 54 | 2.67% |
| Asian | 25 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 934 | 2.17 | 90 | 10 |
| Married | 437 | 2.66 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Non Family | 312 | 1.26 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
| Female | 160 | 2.6 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
| Male | 25 | 2.08 | 100 | 0 |
2.55
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
90.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 88 | 6.05% |
| Associates Degree | 177 | 12.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 167 | 11.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 70 | 4.81% |
| High School Graduate | 538 | 37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 98 | 6.74% |
| Some College | 316 | 21.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,251 | 1,114 | 223 |
| Black | 104 | 70 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 45 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 32 | 0 |
| Other Race | 29 | 22 | 0 |
| Asian | 25 | 17 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 20%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,826 | $0 | $27,198 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,341 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,938 | $0 | $28,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,107 | $40,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,625 | $46,842 | $40,089 |
| Some College | $44,500 | $41,458 | $45,179 |
$42,625
Average Earnings
$46,842
Average Male
$40,089
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.37% of Arial residents speak only English, while 3.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,681 | 202 | 12.02% |
| Multiple | 160 | 10 | 6.25% |
10.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.7%
Male Poverty Rate
14.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arial is White, with 12.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arial is Multiple, with 6.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.03% |
| Some College | 7.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 7.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 7.69% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,265 | $72,468 |
| Households | $50,132 | $65,768 |
| Married Families | $92,663 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,339 | $48,181 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
108
Number of Veterans
98
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 108 | 7.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.1%
Born in Arial
97.97%
Native Born
2.03%
Foreign Born
1.09%
Non Citizen
0.94%
Naturalized
97.97% of Arial residents were born in the United States, with 79.1% having been born in South Carolina. 1.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,618 | -66 | -3.92% |
| 2023 | 1,684 | -66 | -3.77% |
| 2022 | 1,750 | -219 | -11.12% |
| 2021 | 1,969 | -189 | -8.76% |
| 2020 | 2,158 | -27 | -1.24% |
| 2019 | 2,185 | 155 | 7.64% |
| 2018 | 2,030 | -218 | -9.7% |
| 2017 | 2,248 | -136 | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 2,384 | 229 | 10.63% |
| 2015 | 2,155 | -584 | -21.32% |
| 2014 | 2,739 | -93 | -3.28% |
| 2013 | 2,832 | 108 | 3.96% |
| 2012 | 2,724 | -17 | -0.62% |
| 2011 | 2,741 | 198 | 7.79% |
| 2010 | 2,543 | 0 | 0% |