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Arcade

New York · 1,908 residents · 2.578 sq mi
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Arcade has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,197. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,100. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,908
−6%since 2000
from 2,026 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
740 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 786 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+11%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Arcade
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,197
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,724 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,222
+94%since 2000
from $16,577 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
43.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,823)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other0.4%(7)
Diversity Score4.6%(87)
Diversity Score
5
−1%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcade, New York?

Arcade, New York has about 1,908 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Arcade, New York earns about $49,197 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 $129,100, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Arcade, New York?

About 20.9% 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 8.4% of people in Arcade, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arcade, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Arcade, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 173 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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