Arcadia, SC Demographics

A map of Arcadia's Population by Race

Arcadia, South Carolina had a population of 3,246 in 2020. It was 35.6% White, 16.5% Black, 7.8% Asian, 34.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Arcadia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Arcadia is the 135th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Arcadia's White Population

1,156 residents of Arcadia identify as White, or 35.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Arcadia considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Arcadia is ranked #378 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Arcadia is more White than neighboring Saxon (29.3% White), and Southern Shops (31.6% White). Arcadia is less White than neighboring Fairforest (39.1% White), Hilltop (36.5% White), and Valley Falls (58.1% White).

Arcadia's Black Population

536 residents of Arcadia identify as Black, or 16.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Arcadia slightly less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Arcadia is ranked #307 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Arcadia is more Black than neighboring Southern Shops (16.4% Black). Arcadia is less Black than neighboring Saxon (42.4% Black), Hilltop (39.9% Black), and Valley Falls (22.9% Black).

Arcadia's Asian Population

254 residents of Arcadia identify as Asian, or 7.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Arcadia slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Arcadia is ranked #3 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Arcadia is more Asian than neighboring Saxon (0.3% Asian), Southern Shops (1.1% Asian), Fairforest (5.7% Asian), Hilltop (3.9% Asian), and Valley Falls (3.8% Asian).

Arcadia's Hispanic Population

1,122 residents of Arcadia identify as Hispanic, or 34.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Arcadia considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Arcadia is ranked #5 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Arcadia is more Hispanic than neighboring Saxon (24.5% Hispanic), Fairforest (34% Hispanic), Hilltop (16.3% Hispanic), and Valley Falls (10.8% Hispanic). Arcadia is less Hispanic than neighboring Southern Shops (48.1% Hispanic).

Arcadia's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Arcadia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Arcadia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Arcadia is ranked #162 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Arcadia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Southern Shops (0.3% Native American/Other), Hilltop (0.5% Native American/Other), and Valley Falls (0.6% Native American/Other). Arcadia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saxon (1.2% Native American/Other).

Arcadia's Multiracial Population

153 residents of Arcadia identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Arcadia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Arcadia is ranked #91 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Arcadia is more Multiracial than neighboring Saxon (2.3% Multiracial), Southern Shops (2.5% Multiracial), Fairforest (4% Multiracial), Hilltop (2.8% Multiracial), and Valley Falls (3.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.