Arapahoe town, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Arapahoe town is a small community located in North Carolina. The total population is 384. It ranks as the 628th most populous out of 774 cities and towns in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Arapahoe town is 45.2 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 14.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Arapahoe town is $69,792. This is about average than the state median of $69,904. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $136,300. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $259,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Arapahoe town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Arapahoe town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.8%. The Black or African American population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 20.3%.

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 34.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Arapahoe town, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 774 Census-designated places in North Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.