Arkwright
Census-designated place in Spartanburg County, South Carolina
Arkwright is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, with 2,311 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 699 ft (213 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spartanburg, 2.2 miles N.
- 2,311residents (2020 Census)
- 699 ftelevation · 213 m
- 2.6 sq miland area · 6.7 km²
- 898 / sq mipopulation density
- 29306ZIP code
About Arkwright
Arkwright is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) adjacent to the city of Spartanburg in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census with a population of 2,311.
The CDP is in central Spartanburg County and is bordered to the north and west by the city of Spartanburg. It is bordered to the south by unincorporated Roebuck. The CDP takes its name from the Arkwright neighborhood of Spartanburg, directly to the north.
U.S. Route 221 is the main road through the community, leading north 2.5 miles (4.0 km) to the center of Spartanburg and southwest 15 miles (24 km) to Woodruff.
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Living in Arkwright
- Median household income
- $53,519
- Median home value
- $164,100
- Median rent
- $981/mo
- Median age
- 26.8
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Arkwright had 2,311 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,311 |
|---|---|
| Density | 898 per sq mi (347 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Arkwright at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Spartanburg County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,311 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.57 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9150° N, 81.9387° W |
| ZIP code | 29306 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4502530 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Arkwright
- Spartanburg2.2 mi N
- Roebuck2.9 mi SW
- Saxon3.6 mi NW
- Ben Avon3.9 mi E
- Camp Croft4.3 mi E
- Hilltop4.3 mi N
- Arcadia4.4 mi NW
- Drayton4.7 mi NE
- Whitney4.8 mi N
- Fairforest5.0 mi NW
- Southern Shops5.5 mi NW
- Glendale6.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Arkwright
What county is Arkwright in?
Arkwright is in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Arkwright, SC?
2,311 people lived in Arkwright at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Arkwright, SC?
The ZIP code of Arkwright is 29306.
What is the elevation of Arkwright?
699 feet (213 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Arkwright?
Spartanburg (2.2 mi), Roebuck (2.9 mi), Saxon (3.6 mi), Ben Avon (3.9 mi), Camp Croft (4.3 mi).
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