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Arcadia

Kansas · 310 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 $19,333. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 81 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $30,600. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 61% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
310
−21%since 2000
from 391 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
723 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 911 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+23%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2262913564214861990201020202024Arcadia
2024248
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,333
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$12,113
+13%since 2000
from $10,674 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−47.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+118%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(375)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(284)
Black1.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(19)
Diversity Score23.8%(74)
Diversity Score
24
+1109%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+18%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
13.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcadia, Kansas?

Arcadia, Kansas has about 310 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcadia, Kansas?

The typical household in Arcadia, Kansas earns about $19,333 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 $30,600, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Arcadia, Kansas?

About 9.5% 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 30.7% of people in Arcadia, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arcadia, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Arcadia, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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