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Arcadia

Wisconsin · 3,840 residents (2025 est.) · 3.272 sq mi
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Arcadia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,531. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,500. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,806
+58%since 2000
from 2,402 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,163 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 734 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.2
−17%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,840 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Arcadia
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,531
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,571 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,340
+65%since 2000
from $17,157 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+37.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−7%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade55.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,096
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
43.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(2,307)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(74)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(200)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.1%(1,604)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino57.1%(2,172)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(30)
Diversity Score62.1%(2,363)
Diversity Score
62
+647%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
+19%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
28.4%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.4%
−49.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+18.2 ptssince 2017
from 69.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.9%
−21.0 ptssince 2016
from 68.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
52.1%
+22.7 ptssince 2016
from 29.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcadia, Wisconsin?

Arcadia, Wisconsin has about 3,806 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcadia, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Arcadia, Wisconsin earns about $74,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arcadia, Wisconsin expensive?

In Arcadia, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $169,500, and the typical rent is about $1,096 a month.

How educated are people in Arcadia, Wisconsin?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Arcadia, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arcadia, Wisconsin?

About 16.5% of people in Arcadia, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arcadia, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Arcadia, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,640 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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