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Arcadia

Nebraska · 311 residents · 0.571 sq mi
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Arcadia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,882. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,400. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
311
−13%since 2000
from 359 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
545 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.7
+15%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2543053564064571990201020202024Arcadia
2024308
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,882
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,464 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,806
+32%since 2000
from $15,015 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction19.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance15.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$247
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−53.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−13%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(352)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(298)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(9)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other2.5%(8)
Diversity Score13.6%(42)
Diversity Score
14
+228%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.0%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcadia, Nebraska?

Arcadia, Nebraska has about 311 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcadia, Nebraska?

The typical household in Arcadia, Nebraska earns about $40,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arcadia, Nebraska expensive?

In Arcadia, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $37,400, and the typical rent is about $247 a month.

How educated are people in Arcadia, Nebraska?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Arcadia, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arcadia, Nebraska?

About 9.4% of people in Arcadia, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arcadia, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Arcadia, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 76 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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