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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Arcade

New York · 2,081 residents · 2.578 sq mi
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Arcade has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,784. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $54,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,081
+3%vs 2000
vs 2,026 in 2000
1990 – 2025
807 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.4
−12%vs 2000
vs 35.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,784
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,724 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,148
−33%vs 2000
vs $16,577 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.4%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$54,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $390 in 2000
US average: $450
61.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.1% in 2000
38.3% rent
2.1
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,981)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(27)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(94)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.9%(2,078)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.6%(12)
1
−87%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.4%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.8%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.2%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+39%vs 2000
vs 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Arcade, New York?

Arcade, New York has about 2,081 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Arcade, New York?

The typical household in Arcade, New York earns about $25,784 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arcade, New York expensive?

In Arcade, New York, the median home is worth about $54,800, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Arcade, New York?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Arcade, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arcade, New York?

About 10.4% of people in Arcade, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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