East ArcadiaNC
A town of 423, settled in 1900.
Is East Arcadia a good place to live?
31% of residents live below the poverty line in East Arcadia, against 13% in North Carolina’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. East Arcadia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
423 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to East Arcadia: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in East Arcadia, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in East Arcadia.
More middle-aged adults than North Carolina overall
Adults 35 to 64 are 62% of residents (38% statewide); children under 18 are 8% of residents (22% statewide). At 50.5 years, East Arcadia’s median age is where North Carolina’s towns sit at 40.1 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. 26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across North Carolina.
| East Arcadia | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.5 years | 40.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 29% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 36% and 59% women
The Census survey reached too few of East Arcadia’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±11.7 points. Across North Carolina, 51.1% of residents are women.
| East Arcadia | NC | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 1.6% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.6% | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.9% | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16.9% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 24.5% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 20.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.9% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.5% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.7% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 20.4% | 24.8% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.4% | 19.6% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 22.4% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.2% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 10% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
Hurricanes leads a very high hazard risk in East Arcadia
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 91% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
East Arcadia has 0.0 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
The top destinations are Wilmington (11%), Fayetteville (7%) and Elizabethtown (5%). Half commute less than 30 miles.
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In East Arcadia, expect mild winters and hot summers
East Arcadia has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in East Arcadia is 90°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
East Arcadia stands out in North Carolina and nationally, with more of its adults who sleep under 7 hours
45% of East Arcadia adults sleep under 7 hours. East Arcadia beats the North Carolina average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16. 11% of East Arcadia adults binge drink.
| East Arcadia | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 34% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 33% | 33% |
| What stands out | East Arcadia | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.7% | 14.7% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 14.9% | 8.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about East Arcadia
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of East Arcadia; the nearest are
About 5 of every 100 East Arcadia residents are enrolled in college, about the same as North Carolina.
100% of working residents leave East Arcadia for work
Where East Arcadia’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About East Arcadia
Town in North Carolina, United States
East Arcadia is a town in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 418 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 2.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 59 ft
- Area code
- 910
Questions about East Arcadia
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is East Arcadia, NC a good place to live?
East Arcadia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.