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East Arcadia

North Carolina · 418 residents · 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 $42,852. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 106 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
418
−20%since 2000
from 524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
186 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 233 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+29%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2783844905967021990201020202024East Arcadia
2024444
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,852
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,083
+140%since 2000
from $7,956 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,200
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+23%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5%(21)
Black85.9%(359)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(10)
Diversity Score21.1%(88)
Diversity Score
21
−3%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+28.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
−11%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 20.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Arcadia, North Carolina?

East Arcadia, North Carolina has about 418 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Arcadia, North Carolina earns about $42,852 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 $102,200, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in East Arcadia, North Carolina?

About 20.8% 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 14.0% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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