Arapahoe is a town located in Pamlico County North Carolina. Arapahoe has a 2024 population of 431. Arapahoe is currently growing at a rate of 0.94% annually and its population has increased by 3.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 415 in 2020.
The average household income in Arapahoe is $79,078 with a poverty rate of 18.95%. The median age in Arapahoe is 45.2 years: 43.8 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arapahoe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 337 | 87.76% |
| Two or more races | 27 | 7.03% |
| Native American | 13 | 3.39% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 177 | 2.17 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Married | 90 | 2.62 | 70 | 30 |
| Non Family | 58 | 1.14 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Male | 15 | 2.33 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 14 | 3.36 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.17
Average Household Size
68.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 7 | 2.46% |
| Associates Degree | 26 | 9.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 34 | 11.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 5.61% |
| High School Graduate | 144 | 50.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 58 | 20.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 245 | 238 | 33 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 17 | 6 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 80%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,875 | $72,955 | $39,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,865 | $68,125 | $39,000 |
| Some College | $57,679 | $59,000 | $40,417 |
$55,865
Average Earnings
$68,125
Average Male
$39,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.52% of Arapahoe residents speak only English, while 3.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 320 | 68 | 21.25% |
| Multiple | 27 | 4 | 14.81% |
18.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.08%
Male Poverty Rate
22.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arapahoe is White, with 21.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arapahoe is Multiple, with 14.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.92% |
| Some College | 21.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 13.75% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,625 | $97,816 |
| Households | $69,792 | $79,078 |
| Married Families | $101,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,714 | $39,605 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
46
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 14.97% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 37.5% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.68%
Born in Arapahoe
96.88%
Native Born
3.13%
Foreign Born
0.26%
Non Citizen
2.86%
Naturalized
96.88% of Arapahoe residents were born in the United States, with 60.68% having been born in North Carolina. 0.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 451 | 4 | 0.89% |
| 2028 | 447 | 4 | 0.9% |
| 2027 | 443 | 4 | 0.91% |
| 2026 | 439 | 4 | 0.92% |
| 2025 | 435 | 4 | 0.93% |
| 2024 | 431 | 4 | 0.94% |
| 2023 | 427 | 8 | 1.91% |
| 2022 | 419 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 419 | 4 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 415 | -116 | -21.85% |
| 2019 | 531 | 2 | 0.38% |
| 2018 | 529 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 529 | -7 | -1.31% |
| 2016 | 536 | -3 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 539 | -5 | -0.92% |
| 2014 | 544 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 545 | -7 | -1.27% |
| 2012 | 552 | -8 | -1.43% |
| 2011 | 560 | 5 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 555 | 0 | 0% |