Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 901, Arcadia Lakes's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Arcadia Lakes is a small community located in South Carolina, within Richland County. The total population is 901. It ranks as the 280th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Arcadia Lakes is 64.8 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 17.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Arcadia Lakes is $103,250. This is 49% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also 28% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.5%. This is 75% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $351,000. Housing costs are 36% higher than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 90.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Arcadia Lakes is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.3%. The Black or African American population (6.3%) is well below the state average of 24.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.7% vs 1.8%).

Education

67.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Arcadia Lakes in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 109% higher than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.0%. Notably, 25.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Arcadia Lakes, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.