How many renters in Arkwright, SC pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.7% (±15.2 points) of renting households in Arkwright, SC spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.7% (±15.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.5% (±14.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.6% (±9.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Arkwright
| Share of income spent on rent | Arkwright | Spartanburg County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.3% (±13.6 points) | 14.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.9% (±5.8 points) | 13.7% | 12.1% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.0% (±14.7 points) | 11.6% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.2% (±9.4 points) | 10.6% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.2% (±3.1 points) | 9.7% | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.5% (±14.9 points) | 40.0% | 42.8% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Arkwright against Spartanburg County, its state and the nation
| Arkwright | Spartanburg County | South Carolina | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.7% (±15.2 points) | 49.7% (±3.2 points) | 52.1% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.5% (±14.9 points) | 40.0% (±2.9 points) | 42.8% (±0.7 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.6% (±9.5 points) | 29.8% (±1.4 points) | 31.1% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $38,110 (±$8,049) | $42,425 (±$2,359) | $43,796 (±$694) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $981 (±$175) | $1,084 (±$20) | $1,180 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Arkwright, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Spartanburg County (49.7%).
It is not measurably different from South Carolina (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Spartanburg County, Arkwright ranks 18 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 240 of 375.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Arkwright
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkwright | — | 45.7% (±15.2 points) | — |
| Spartanburg | 2.2 mi | 54.6% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roebuck | 2.9 mi | 51.4% (±34.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saxon | 3.6 mi | 48.8% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ben Avon | 3.8 mi | 45.4% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Camp Croft | 4.3 mi | 72.3% (±38.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hilltop | 4.3 mi | 57.2% (±22.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arcadia | 4.4 mi | 63.1% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Drayton | 4.7 mi | 35.1% (±46.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Spartanburg County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Reidville | 52.1% (±43.7 points) |
| 13 | Roebuck | 51.4% (±34.0 points) |
| 14 | Inman | 50.5% (±21.8 points) |
| 15 | Lyman | 49.7% (±32.7 points) |
| 16 | Valley Falls | 49.1% (±12.9 points) |
| 17 | Saxon | 48.8% (±16.2 points) |
| 18 | Arkwright | 45.7% (±15.2 points) |
| 19 | Ben Avon | 45.4% (±25.1 points) |
| 20 | Duncan | 43.0% (±24.5 points) |
| 21 | Whitney | 37.3% (±20.7 points) |
| 22 | Woodruff | 36.0% (±16.4 points) |
| 23 | Drayton | 35.1% (±46.7 points) |
| 24 | Boiling Springs | 33.5% (±18.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Spartanburg County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Arkwright is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Arkwright
Are renters in Arkwright rent-burdened?
45.7% of renting households in Arkwright pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Arkwright spend on rent?
The median renting household in Arkwright, SC spends 27.6% (±9.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arkwright CDP, South Carolina
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arkwright CDP, South Carolina
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arkwright CDP, South Carolina
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Arkwright CDP, South Carolina (place:02530, in state:45).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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