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Arapahoe

North Carolina · 556 residents · 2.171 sq mi
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Arapahoe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,458. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
556
+28%since 2000
from 436 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
256 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
−3%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3434064705335961990201020202024Arapahoe
2024397
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,458
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,478
−3%since 2000
from $17,073 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$634
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−42.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.2%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+55%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(379)
Black6.2%(27)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(24)
Asian1.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.2%(127)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(461)
Black5.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.2%(29)
Diversity Score41.1%(228)
Diversity Score
41
+40%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arapahoe, North Carolina?

Arapahoe, North Carolina has about 556 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arapahoe, North Carolina earns about $31,458 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 $103,100, and the typical rent is about $634 a month.

How educated are people in Arapahoe, North Carolina?

About 9.1% 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 17.9% 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 139 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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