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Arcadia

Kansas · 391 residents · 0.429 sq mi
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Arcadia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,750. Population has grown 19% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $15,800. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
391
+19%since 1990
from 328 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
911 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 765 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.2
−16%since 1990
from 40.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2262913564214861990201020202024Arcadia
2024248
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,750
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,318 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$10,674
+8%since 1990
from $9,917 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
24.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$15,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$340
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $233 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
79.5%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
20.5% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−31%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(375)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(8)
Diversity Score
2
−62%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.6%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−29%since 1990
from 29.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcadia, Kansas?

Arcadia, Kansas has about 391 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arcadia, Kansas?

The typical household in Arcadia, Kansas earns about $21,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arcadia, Kansas expensive?

In Arcadia, Kansas, the median home is worth about $15,800, and the typical rent is about $340 a month.

How educated are people in Arcadia, Kansas?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Arcadia, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arcadia, Kansas?

About 24.2% of people in Arcadia, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arcadia, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Arcadia, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 63 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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