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Arcanum

Ohio · 2,347 residents · 1.272 sq mi
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Arcanum has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,360. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $122,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,347
+13%since 2000
from 2,076 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,845 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+9%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Arcanum
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,360
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,649 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,914
+37%since 2000
from $19,597 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,600
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$747
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+3%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(2,042)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,251)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(14)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other3.4%(80)
Diversity Score11.3%(266)
Diversity Score
11
+680%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+18%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.6%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcanum, Ohio?

Arcanum, Ohio has about 2,347 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcanum, Ohio?

The typical household in Arcanum, Ohio earns about $51,360 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 $122,600, and the typical rent is about $747 a month.

How educated are people in Arcanum, Ohio?

About 16.3% 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 7.3% 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 401 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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