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Arcadia Lakes

South Carolina · 865 residents · 0.557 sq mi
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Arcadia Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,148. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $301,400. With a median age of 57.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 70% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
865
−2%since 2000
from 882 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,553 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,583 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.4
+17%since 2000
from 49.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6977778589381K1990201020202024Arcadia Lakes
2024901
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,148
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,382 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,828
+66%since 2000
from $37,762 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$301,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $171,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,347
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
6.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+25%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(732)
Black6.5%(56)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(22)
Asian2.8%(24)
Other0.9%(8)
Diversity Score29.8%(258)
Diversity Score
30
+142%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.5%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina?

Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina has about 865 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina earns about $93,148 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 $301,400, and the typical rent is about $1,347 a month.

How educated are people in Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina?

About 68.5% 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 0.3% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 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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