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Arcadia

Iowa · 484 residents · 0.989 sq mi
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Arcadia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $68,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
484
+9%since 2000
from 443 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.3
−3%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3875406938459981990201020202024Arcadia
2024796
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 510.3%(50)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 99.3%(45)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 146.8%(33)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195%(24)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245%(24)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3411.8%(57)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.2%(59)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.5%(70)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 648.9%(43)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746%(29)
US avg: 7%
75 to 848.1%(39)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.3%(11)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,701
+19%since 2000
from $16,584 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.305
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing10.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−41.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
12.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−20%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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%
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(473)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other10.8%(52)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.7%(43)
Ancestry
German58.3%(325)
Irish6.5%(36)
American5%(28)
Danish4.3%(24)
Norwegian3.4%(19)
Swedish2.2%(12)
Dutch1.8%(10)
Czech1.4%(8)
Italian1.1%(6)
French0.9%(5)
Swiss0.9%(5)
Polish0.5%(3)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Belgian0.4%(2)
English0.4%(2)
Scottish0.4%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Danish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
−4%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.3%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
40.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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 484 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcadia, Iowa?

The typical household in Arcadia, Iowa earns about $56,250 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 $68,300, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Arcadia, Iowa?

About 19.4% 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 9.5% of people in Arcadia, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arcadia, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Arcadia, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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