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Arcadia

South Carolina · 2,634 residents · 1.96 sq mi
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Arcadia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,120. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2011. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,000. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
2,634
+61%vs 2011
vs 1,639 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,344 / sq mi
+61%vs 2011
vs 836 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
29.9
+10%vs 2011
vs 27.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K3K4K4K201020202024Arcadia
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,120
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $22,472 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,273
+2%vs 2011
vs $12,967 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
43.1%
−6.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.414 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information21.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $59,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $693 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.4%
−21.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.6% in 2011
60.8% rent
Vacancy rate
26.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−2%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(799)
Black5.1%(83)
Hispanic / Latino46.2%(757)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score68.3%(1,120)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(1,177)
Black15.5%(408)
Hispanic / Latino34.5%(910)
Asian3.3%(86)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score80.2%(2,113)
Diversity Score
80
+17%vs 2011
vs 68 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
51.4%
−13.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+5%vs 2011
vs 18.5 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.3% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.8%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.1% in 2011
Female
48.4%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.9% in 2011
Foreign born
22.9%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcadia, South Carolina?

Arcadia, South Carolina has about 2,634 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arcadia, South Carolina earns about $22,120 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arcadia, South Carolina expensive?

In Arcadia, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $57,000, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Arcadia, South Carolina?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Arcadia, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arcadia, South Carolina?

About 43.1% of people in Arcadia, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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