East Arcadia Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 524 people, 198 households, and 140 families residing in the town. The population density was 240.5 people per square mile (92.86/km˛), making its North Carolina's 91st least densely populated town. There were 209 housing units at an average density of 95.9 per square mile (37.03/km˛). The average household size was 2.65 persons, and the average family size was 3.25 persons. Age range in the town was well distributed with 32.4% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 77.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.9 males. The median age of the town's population was 30.5 years, the median age of male residents at 30.5 and the median age of female residents at 30.5. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 6.49% White, 92.18% Black or African American, 0.19% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.15% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $19583, making it the 25th poorest town by median household income among the North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $19545, making it the fifth poorest town by median family income among the North Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $7956, it would be the fourth lowest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income was $15875, Males had a median income of $20179 versus $13750 for females.
In 2000, 180 pupils and students, of which 68 are male and 112 are female, 34.35% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 13 nursery or pri school, 19 kindergarten, 93 elementary school, 40 high school and 15 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 524 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 524 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 524 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 529 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 525 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 524 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 527 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 524 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 520 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 515 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 515 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| Kindergarten | 4 | 15 | 19 |
| Elementary school | 49 | 44 | 93 |
| High school | 3 | 37 | 40 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Arcadia town, North Carolina | $19583 | $19545 | $7956 |
| Bladen County, North Carolina | $26877 | $33974 | $14735 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |