The town is relatively quiet, having a combination of lower population density and few of those groups of people who have a tendency to be noisy. For example, Arapahoe has relatively fewer families with younger children, and/or college students. Combined, this makes Arapahoe a pretty quiet place to live overall. If you like quiet, you will probably enjoy it here.
Arapahoe is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various 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.
