Arapahoe, NC

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Population
432
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
40 ft
Median Home Value
$163,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,136/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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About Arapahoe

Arapahoe is a town in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States. The 2020 census counted 416 residents. Arapahoe shares many of its roles and duties with Minnesott Beach, North Carolina. Arapahoe is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area. Arapahoe is the home of several small businesses. The largest industry in Arapahoe is agriculture. Public Education Arapahoe has education opportunities available for children grades Kindergarten through High School. Arapahoe is also home to the Don Lee Center, a Methodist founded center for camping and recreation as well as for renowned public environmental education.

Taken together, these details give a newcomer a usable picture of Arapahoe, where its history, geography, and current gathering places meet. For Arapahoe, the memorable detail is the way older history and current gathering places share one local map. Arapahoe was founded a few years after New Bern, North Carolina by settlers leaving the New Bern colony. Arapahoe is located near the mouth of the Neuse River at Pamlico Sound.

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