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East Arcadia

North Carolina · 423 residents (2025 est.) · 2.246 sq mi
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East Arcadia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,063. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 80 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $128,100. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
444
−15%since 2000
from 524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
198 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.5
+66%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:423 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2783844905967021990201020202024East Arcadia
2024444
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,063
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,128
+216%since 2000
from $7,956 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.576
+25%since 2010
from 0.460 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,100
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$439
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
33.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
55.0%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.2%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+49%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
92
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(34)
Black89.7%(470)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.8%(114)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black88.1%(391)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.9%(53)
Diversity Score26.3%(117)
Diversity Score
26
+20%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+30.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
−19%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.5%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 20.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.2%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 22.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−72.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+25.3 ptssince 2017
from 65.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Arcadia, North Carolina?

East Arcadia, North Carolina has about 444 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Arcadia, North Carolina?

The typical household in East Arcadia, North Carolina earns about $44,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Arcadia, North Carolina expensive?

In East Arcadia, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $128,100, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in East Arcadia, North Carolina?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in East Arcadia, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Arcadia, North Carolina?

About 30.9% of people in East Arcadia, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Arcadia, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, East Arcadia, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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