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Arcade

Georgia · 2,035 residents (2025 est.) · 9.244 sq mi
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Arcade has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $234,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,704
+4%since 2000
from 1,643 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
184 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 178 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+33%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,035 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5381K1K2K2K1990201020202024Arcade
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,375
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,604 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,429
+121%since 2000
from $15,159 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+5%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,600
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$995
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.5%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+81%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(1,435)
Black7.1%(117)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(28)
Asian2.3%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.9%(426)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(1,326)
Black7%(120)
Hispanic / Latino13.7%(234)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(24)
Diversity Score46.3%(789)
Diversity Score
46
+79%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+19%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.0%
−51.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+22.0 ptssince 2017
from 65.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcade, Georgia?

Arcade, Georgia has about 1,704 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcade, Georgia?

The typical household in Arcade, Georgia earns about $68,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arcade, Georgia expensive?

In Arcade, Georgia, the median home is worth about $234,600, and the typical rent is about $995 a month.

How educated are people in Arcade, Georgia?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Arcade, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arcade, Georgia?

About 9.7% of people in Arcade, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arcade, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Arcade, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,011 residents, a change of about 146 percent over that period.

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