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Arcadia

Iowa · 586 residents (2025 est.) · 0.989 sq mi
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Arcadia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,542. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 80% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,100. At a median age of 23.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
796
+80%since 2000
from 443 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
805 / sq mi
+82%since 2009
from 443 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
23.4
−38%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:586 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3875406938459981990201020202024Arcadia
2024796
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 514.8%(118)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.4%(27)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.8%(38)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(45)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2426.5%(211)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.9%(63)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.2%(89)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544%(32)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.9%(119)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.1%(33)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.1%(17)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,542
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,960
+87%since 2000
from $16,584 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+35.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.246
−19%since 2010
from 0.305 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing8%
US avg: 2.2%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,100
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$851
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.7%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+18%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
42
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Arcadia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(440)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(735)
Black1.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(50)
Diversity Score
18
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German47.1%(375)
Italian6.4%(51)
Irish4.1%(33)
English3.4%(27)
Czech2.4%(19)
American2.3%(18)
Norwegian2.1%(17)
Danish0.8%(6)
Swiss0.8%(6)
French0.4%(3)
Swedish0.4%(3)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Dutch0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Czech population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% 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
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 76.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.8%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
40.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
+21.5 ptssince 2017
from 71.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married57.9%(201)
Married38.9%(135)
Widowed1.7%(6)
Divorced1.4%(5)
Women 15+
Never married38.3%(102)
Married50%(133)
Widowed6.4%(17)
Divorced5.3%(14)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcadia, Iowa?

Arcadia, Iowa has about 796 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcadia, Iowa?

The typical household in Arcadia, Iowa earns about $78,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arcadia, Iowa expensive?

In Arcadia, Iowa, the median home is worth about $141,100, and the typical rent is about $851 a month.

How educated are people in Arcadia, Iowa?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Arcadia, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arcadia, Iowa?

About 2.1% of people in Arcadia, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arcadia, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Arcadia, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 295 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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