Arial, SC Demographics

A map of Arial's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,643	2,211	85.6%	81.0%
Multiracial	174	142	9.1%	5.2%
Hispanic	83	220	4.3%	8.1%
Asian	19	12	1.0%	0.4%
Black	0	121	0.0%	4.4%
Native American/Other	0	23	0.0%	0.8%

Arial, South Carolina has an estimated population of 1,919, a large decrease from the 2,729 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.6% White, 9.1% Multiracial, 4.3% Hispanic, 1.0% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arial, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arial has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Arial, that probability was 33.2% in 2020 and 25.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arial is ranked the 204th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Arial was ranked the 153rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arial's White Population

1,643 residents of Arial, or 85.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arial is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Arial ranks 90th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arial's White population has declined by an estimated 25.7%. White residents' share of Arial's population has increased from 81.0% to 85.6%.

Arial is more White than neighboring Easley (77.9% White), Liberty (71.2% White), and Pickens (71.7% White). Arial is less White than neighboring Dacusville (97% White), and Norris (93.1% White).

Arial's Black Population

0 residents of Arial, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arial is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Arial ranks 415th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arial's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Arial's population has decreased from 4.4% to 0.0%.

Arial is less Black than neighboring Easley (7.4% Black), Liberty (12.5% Black), Pickens (10.3% Black), and Norris (1.8% Black).

Arial's Asian Population

19 residents of Arial, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arial is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Arial ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arial's Asian population has grown by an estimated 58.3%. Asian residents' share of Arial's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Arial is more Asian than neighboring Easley (0.6% Asian), Dacusville (0% Asian), and Norris (0% Asian). Arial is less Asian than neighboring Liberty (1.5% Asian), and Pickens (1.3% Asian).

Arial's Hispanic Population

83 residents of Arial, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arial is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Arial ranks 96th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arial's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 62.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Arial's population has decreased from 8.1% to 4.3%.

Arial is more Hispanic than neighboring Dacusville (0% Hispanic), and Norris (2.9% Hispanic). Arial is less Hispanic than neighboring Easley (10% Hispanic), Liberty (9.5% Hispanic), and Pickens (6.7% Hispanic).

Arial's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Arial, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Arial is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Arial ranks 165th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arial's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arial's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Arial is less Native American/Other than neighboring Easley (0.7% Native American/Other), Pickens (0.6% Native American/Other), and Dacusville (3% Native American/Other).

Arial's Multiracial Population

174 residents of Arial, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arial is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Arial ranks 61st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arial's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Arial's population has increased from 5.2% to 9.1%.

Arial is more Multiracial than neighboring Easley (3.3% Multiracial), Liberty (5.3% Multiracial), Dacusville (0% Multiracial), and Norris (2.2% Multiracial). Arial is less Multiracial than neighboring Pickens (9.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.