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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Arcanum

Ohio · 2,076 residents · 1.272 sq mi
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Arcanum has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,649. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $98,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,076
+7%since 1990
from 1,946 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,632 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 1,530 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.3
+6%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Arcanum
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,649
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,181 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,597
+61%since 1990
from $12,151 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.5%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$469
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $351 in 1990
US average: $602
73.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
27.0% rent
2.3
+5%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,933)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score1.9%(37)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,042)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score1.5%(30)
1
−24%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.6%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
−27%since 1990
from 28.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcanum, Ohio?

Arcanum, Ohio has about 2,076 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arcanum, Ohio?

The typical household in Arcanum, Ohio earns about $42,649 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arcanum, Ohio expensive?

In Arcanum, Ohio, the median home is worth about $98,700, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Arcanum, Ohio?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Arcanum, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arcanum, Ohio?

About 3.5% of people in Arcanum, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arcanum, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Arcanum, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 130 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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