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Arcadia

Iowa · 525 residents · 0.989 sq mi
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Arcadia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,698. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,900. At a median age of 33.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
525
+19%since 2000
from 443 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
531 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.8
−10%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3875406938459981990201020202024Arcadia
2024796
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,698
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,297
+40%since 2000
from $16,584 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade37.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$655
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
15.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+14%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(440)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(503)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.1%(121)
Diversity Score41.5%(218)
Diversity Score
42
+2367%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.2 min
−20%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
85.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 76.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.1%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
36.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−95.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcadia, Iowa?

Arcadia, Iowa has about 525 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcadia, Iowa?

The typical household in Arcadia, Iowa earns about $59,698 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 $112,900, and the typical rent is about $655 a month.

How educated are people in Arcadia, Iowa?

About 15.1% 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 1.4% 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 24 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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