East Arcadia is a town located in Bladen County North Carolina. East Arcadia has a 2024 population of 413. East Arcadia is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -0.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 415 in 2020.
The average household income in East Arcadia is $48,056 with a poverty rate of 9.5%. The median age in East Arcadia is 55.5 years: 51.6 years for males, and 61.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Arcadia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 337 | 100% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 124 | 2.72 | 79 | 21 |
| Non Family | 57 | 0 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Married | 41 | 2.9 | 97.6 | 2.4 |
| Female | 22 | 6.45 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Male | 4 | 4.75 | 100 | 0 |
4.16
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
79.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 9.83% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 13.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 51 | 17.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 6.44% |
| High School Graduate | 80 | 27.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 75 | 25.42% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 295 | 266 | 70 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 90.17%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 23.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,875 | $0 | $31,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,861 | $28,702 | $31,406 |
| Some College | $28,894 | $28,814 | $40,625 |
$28,861
Average Earnings
$28,702
Average Male
$31,406
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of East Arcadia residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 337 | 32 | 9.5% |
9.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.57%
Male Poverty Rate
17.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Arcadia is Black, with 9.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Arcadia is Black, with 9.5% 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 18.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 26.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.9% |
| Some College | 5.17% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 2.38% |
| Male Employed | 1.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,539 | $72,452 |
| Households | $31,731 | $48,056 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,179 | $19,279 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.5%
Male Marriage Rate
30.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
76
Number of Veterans
76
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 76 | 23.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.8%
Labor Force Participation
42.2%
Employment Rate
17%
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
81.31%
Born in East Arcadia
88.72%
Native Born
11.28%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
11.28%
Naturalized
88.72% of East Arcadia residents were born in the United States, with 81.31% having been born in North Carolina. 0% 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 | 412 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 412 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 412 | -1 | -0.24% |
| 2026 | 413 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 413 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 413 | -1 | -0.24% |
| 2023 | 414 | 2 | 0.49% |
| 2022 | 412 | -1 | -0.24% |
| 2021 | 413 | -2 | -0.48% |
| 2020 | 415 | -53 | -11.32% |
| 2019 | 468 | -6 | -1.27% |
| 2018 | 474 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 476 | -4 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | 480 | -8 | -1.64% |
| 2015 | 488 | -3 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 491 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 491 | -3 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 494 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 496 | -2 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 498 | 0 | 0% |