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Arcadia Lakes

South Carolina · 852 residents (2025 est.) · 0.557 sq mi
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Arcadia Lakes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $351,000. With a median age of 64.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
901
+2%since 2000
from 882 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,618 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.8
+32%since 2000
from 49.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:852 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6977778589381K1990201020202024Arcadia Lakes
2024901
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,250
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,382 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,763
+53%since 2000
from $37,762 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
−1%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$351,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+32%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(833)
Black3.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.8%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(109)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(750)
Black6.3%(57)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(49)
Asian4.7%(42)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score37.2%(336)
Diversity Score
37
+202%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.5%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
1.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.8%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2017
from 86.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina?

Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina has about 901 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina?

The typical household in Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina earns about $103,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina expensive?

In Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $351,000.

How educated are people in Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina?

About 67.3% of adults age 25 and over in Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina?

About 3.6% of people in Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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