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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Arapahoe

North Carolina · 436 residents · 2.171 sq mi
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Arapahoe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,813. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,300. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
436
+5%since 1990
from 417 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
201 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 192 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
41.8
+32%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3434064705335961990201020202024Arapahoe
2024397
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,813
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,268 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$17,073
+68%since 1990
from $10,150 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.9%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $253 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−14%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(382)
Black8.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score20.3%(85)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(379)
Black6.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(24)
Asian1.1%(5)
Diversity Score29.2%(127)
Diversity Score
29
+44%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.6%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
−9%since 1990
from 24.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arapahoe, North Carolina?

Arapahoe, North Carolina has about 436 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arapahoe, North Carolina?

The typical household in Arapahoe, North Carolina earns about $32,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arapahoe, North Carolina expensive?

In Arapahoe, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $69,300, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Arapahoe, North Carolina?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in Arapahoe, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arapahoe, North Carolina?

About 10.9% of people in Arapahoe, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arapahoe, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Arapahoe, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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