Arial, South Carolina facts for kids
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Arial, South Carolina
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Location of Arial, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Pickens |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.59 sq mi (11.89 km2) |
| • Land | 4.58 sq mi (11.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,729 |
| • Density | 596.50/sq mi (230.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-02440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1253463 |
Arial is a small community located in Pickens County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for collecting population data. However, it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, about 2,729 people lived in Arial. It is part of a larger group of towns and cities called the Greenville-Mauldin-Easley Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes bigger cities like Greenville, Mauldin, and Easley.
Where is Arial Located?
Arial is found in the state of South Carolina. Its exact location is 34°50′39″N 82°38′14″W / 34.84417°N 82.63722°W. This means it is at 34.844152 degrees North latitude and -82.637199 degrees West longitude.
The community covers a total area of about 11.89 square kilometers (4.59 square miles). Almost all of this area is land. Only a very small part is water.
Who Lives in Arial?
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| 2020 | 2,729 | — | |
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The population of Arial has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 2,607 people living there. By 2020, the population had grown to 2,729 people.
In 2000, there were 1,068 households in Arial. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 759 were families. The average household had about 2.44 people, and the average family had about 2.89 people.
Age Groups in Arial
The people living in Arial come from different age groups. In 2000:
- About 23.3% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 9.7% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.0% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.3% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14.7% was 65 years old or older.
The median age in Arial was 37 years. This means that half the people were younger than 37 and half were older. For every 100 females, there were about 96.3 males.
See also
In Spanish: Arial (Carolina del Sur) para niños
