Arapahoe is a tiny coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 420 people and two associated neighborhoods, Arapahoe is the 503rd largest community in North Carolina.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Arapahoe is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Arapahoe is a town of sales and office workers, service providers, and professionals. There are especially a lot of people living in Arapahoe who work in sales jobs (27.22%), healthcare (10.00%), and business and financial occupations (6.11%). Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Arapahoe is worth considering. One of the nice things about Arapahoe is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities. As is often the case in a small town, Arapahoe doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The percentage of adults in Arapahoe with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 13.88% of adults in Arapahoe have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree. The per capita income in Arapahoe in 2022 was $35,457, which is upper middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $141,828 for a family of four. However, Arapahoe contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Arapahoe home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Arapahoe residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Arapahoe include German, English, Scottish, Italian, and Irish. The most common language spoken in Arapahoe is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
