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Arcadia

South Carolina · 3,246 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 $31,768. Population has declined 4% since 2019. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,400. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
3,246
−4%since 2019
from 3,370 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,656 / sq mi
−4%since 2019
from 1,719 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
30.5
+7%since 2019
from 28.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K3K4K4K201020202024Arcadia
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,768
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $29,577 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,325
−12%since 2019
from $16,312 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 24.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,010
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $826 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 37.0% in 2019
70.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+7%since 2019
from 1.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic33.6%(1,132)
Black8.6%(290)
Hispanic / Latino56.5%(1,903)
Asian1.3%(45)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score70.1%(2,362)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.6%(1,156)
Black16.5%(536)
Hispanic / Latino34.6%(1,122)
Asian7.8%(254)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score85.9%(2,787)
Diversity Score
86
+23%since 2019
from 70 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 15.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 80.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 23.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 71.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 66.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 57.5% in 2019
Female
46.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 42.5% in 2019
Foreign born
30.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 33.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 22.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcadia, South Carolina?

Arcadia, South Carolina has about 3,246 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arcadia, South Carolina earns about $31,768 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 $47,400, and the typical rent is about $1,010 a month.

How educated are people in Arcadia, South Carolina?

About 13.2% 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 20.0% of people in Arcadia, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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