Arcadia is a CDP located in Spartanburg County South Carolina. Arcadia has a 2024 population of 2,881. Arcadia is currently growing at a rate of 0.59% annually but its population has decreased by -3.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,991 in 2020.
The average household income in Arcadia is $48,434 with a poverty rate of 27.75%. The median age in Arcadia is 28 years: 26.8 years for males, and 30.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arcadia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 845 | 31.02% |
| White | 679 | 24.93% |
| Black or African American | 671 | 24.63% |
| Other race | 300 | 11.01% |
| Asian | 229 | 8.41% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,067 | 2.55 | 25.5 | 74.5 |
| Non Family | 559 | 1.11 | 13.6 | 86.4 |
| Female | 268 | 4.42 | 10.4 | 89.6 |
| Married | 192 | 3.54 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Male | 48 | 4.94 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
3.78
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
25.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 139 | 8.53% |
| Associates Degree | 84 | 5.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 160 | 9.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 127 | 7.79% |
| High School Graduate | 381 | 23.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 427 | 26.2% |
| Some College | 312 | 19.14% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 588 | 279 | 89 |
| White | 490 | 409 | 95 |
| Black | 433 | 385 | 114 |
| 2+ Races | 421 | 178 | 0 |
| Other Race | 158 | 92 | 78 |
| Asian | 128 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 88.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 49.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,979 | $0 | $50,979 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,789 | $26,523 | $24,250 |
| Overall | $26,781 | $26,627 | $27,063 |
| Some College | $33,778 | $0 | $26,587 |
$26,781
Average Earnings
$26,627
Average Male
$27,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.06% of Arcadia residents speak only English, while 48.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 37.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,154 | 511 | 44.28% |
| Multiple | 845 | 360 | 42.6% |
| Other | 300 | 142 | 47.33% |
| Black | 671 | 138 | 20.57% |
| White | 679 | 116 | 17.08% |
27.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.74%
Male Poverty Rate
29.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arcadia is Other, with 47.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arcadia is White, with 17.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.41%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 34.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 31.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.67% |
| High School | 12.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 22.01% |
| Male Employed | 10.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 2.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,656 | $58,163 |
| Households | $37,574 | $48,434 |
| Married Families | $77,386 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,114 | $27,560 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.0%
Male Marriage Rate
23.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
32
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Vietnam | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 16 | 2.87% |
| Other Race | 16 | 7.24% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 2.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.9%
Labor Force Participation
75.2%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
47.5%
Born in Arcadia
72.17%
Native Born
27.83%
Foreign Born
20.41%
Non Citizen
7.42%
Naturalized
72.17% of Arcadia residents were born in the United States, with 47.5% having been born in South Carolina. 20.41% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,881 | 17 | 0.59% |
| 2023 | 2,864 | 18 | 0.63% |
| 2022 | 2,846 | -551 | -16.22% |
| 2021 | 3,397 | 406 | 13.57% |
| 2020 | 2,991 | -379 | -11.25% |
| 2019 | 3,370 | -703 | -17.26% |
| 2018 | 4,073 | -155 | -3.67% |
| 2017 | 4,228 | 408 | 10.68% |
| 2016 | 3,820 | 661 | 20.92% |
| 2015 | 3,159 | 36 | 1.15% |
| 2014 | 3,123 | 281 | 9.89% |
| 2013 | 2,842 | 851 | 42.74% |
| 2012 | 1,991 | 352 | 21.48% |
| 2011 | 1,639 | -995 | -37.78% |
| 2010 | 2,634 | 0 | 0% |