East Arcadia, North Carolina facts for kids
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East Arcadia, North Carolina
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Location in Bladen County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Bladen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.25 sq mi (5.82 km2) |
| • Land | 2.25 sq mi (5.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 418 |
| • Density | 186.11/sq mi (71.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28456
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-19300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406411 |
East Arcadia is a small town in Bladen County, North Carolina, United States. It's a quiet community where people live and work. In 2020, the town had a population of 418 people.
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About East Arcadia
East Arcadia is located in the state of North Carolina. It is part of Bladen County. The town is led by its mayor, Travis Andrews.
Where is East Arcadia?
The town of East Arcadia covers an area of about 5.82 square kilometers (2.25 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water. This means it's a landlocked community.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in East Arcadia has changed over the years.
- In 1980, there were 461 people.
- In 1990, the population was 468.
- By 2000, it grew to 524 people.
- In 2010, the number was 487.
- In 2020, the population was 418.
This information comes from the United States Census Bureau. A census is like a big count of everyone living in a country. It helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
Who Lives in East Arcadia?
Based on the 2000 census, there were 524 people living in East Arcadia. Most of the people were African American. A smaller number were White or from other backgrounds. About 2.86% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 198 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.65 people.
The median age in the town was 30 years old. This means half the people were younger than 30, and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: East Arcadia (Carolina del Norte) para niños
