East Arcadia, NC Demographics

A map of East Arcadia's Population by Race

East Arcadia, North Carolina has an estimated population of 444, an increase from the 418 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% Black, 7.2% Multiracial, 4.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% White, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Arcadia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Arcadia has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Arcadia, that probability was 25.7% in 2020 and 21.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Arcadia is ranked the 607th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Arcadia was ranked the 598th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Arcadia's White Population

0 residents of East Arcadia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Arcadia is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. East Arcadia ranks 770th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Arcadia's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of East Arcadia's population has decreased from 5.0% to 0.0%.

East Arcadia is less White than neighboring Sandyfield (13.4% White), Kelly (25.5% White), Bolton (18.8% White), Riegelwood (77.3% White), and Delco (95.7% White).

East Arcadia's Black Population

391 residents of East Arcadia, or 88.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Arcadia is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. East Arcadia ranks 6th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Arcadia's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. Black residents' share of East Arcadia's population has increased from 85.9% to 88.1%.

East Arcadia is more Black than neighboring Sandyfield (63.3% Black), Kelly (50.2% Black), Bolton (56.3% Black), Riegelwood (20.6% Black), and Delco (0% Black).

East Arcadia's Asian Population

0 residents of East Arcadia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Arcadia is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. East Arcadia ranks 627th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Arcadia's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of East Arcadia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Arcadia is less Asian than neighboring Bolton (2.8% Asian).

East Arcadia's Hispanic Population

0 residents of East Arcadia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Arcadia is considerably lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. East Arcadia ranks 746th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Arcadia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of East Arcadia's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

East Arcadia is less Hispanic than neighboring Sandyfield (15.7% Hispanic).

East Arcadia's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of East Arcadia, or 4.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Arcadia is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. East Arcadia ranks 50th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Arcadia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Arcadia's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.7%.

East Arcadia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sandyfield (2.1% Native American/Other), Bolton (0% Native American/Other), Riegelwood (1.1% Native American/Other), and Delco (1.2% Native American/Other). East Arcadia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kelly (15.4% Native American/Other).

East Arcadia's Multiracial Population

32 residents of East Arcadia, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Arcadia is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. East Arcadia ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Arcadia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 77.8%. Multiracial residents' share of East Arcadia's population has increased from 4.3% to 7.2%.

East Arcadia is more Multiracial than neighboring Sandyfield (5.5% Multiracial), Riegelwood (0.9% Multiracial), and Delco (3.1% Multiracial). East Arcadia is less Multiracial than neighboring Kelly (8.9% Multiracial), and Bolton (22% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.