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Arcadia

Wisconsin · 3,737 residents · 3.272 sq mi
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Arcadia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,089. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,500. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,737
+56%since 2000
from 2,402 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,142 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 734 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.7
−22%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Arcadia
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,089
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,796
+33%since 2000
from $17,157 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade50.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.2%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
53.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+9%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(1,296)
Black0.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino63.6%(2,377)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.9%(2,165)
Diversity Score
58
+597%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
+19%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
22.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.2%
−58.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcadia, Wisconsin?

Arcadia, Wisconsin has about 3,737 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcadia, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Arcadia, Wisconsin earns about $55,089 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 $130,500, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Arcadia, Wisconsin?

About 18.3% 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 9.4% 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 1,571 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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