Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Arcadia, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,556

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.3%1,187

Hispanic/Latino

20.6%320

Two or More

2.8%43

Black

0.2%3

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%53

High School Diploma

32.1%313

Some College (<1 yr)

1.9%19

Some College (1+ yr)

16.7%163

Associate's Degree

16.6%162

Bachelor's Degree

13.7%134

Master's Degree

5.1%50

HS or Higher

91.6%

BA or Higher

18.9%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$182,900

Median Renti

$971

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.1%394

Renter-Occupied

33.9%202

Total Units

621

Homeownership

66.1%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

7.1%28

$50K–$100K

3%12

$100K–$150K

23.6%93

$150K–$200K

22.8%90

$200K–$300K

38.8%153

$300K–$500K

3.8%15

$500K–$1M

0.8%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

101

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.7%29

2000–2009

1%6

1990–1999

17.1%106

1980–1989

9.3%58

1970–1979

15.9%99

1960–1969

3.7%23

1950–1959

6.8%42

1940–1949

3.5%22

1939 or earlier

38%236

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

58.9%351

Electricity

27.2%162

Bottled/LP Gas

10.4%62

Fuel Oil

1.8%11

No Fuel

1.7%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,901

Mean Household Incomei

$78,713

Per Capita Incomei

$31,057

Poverty Ratei

9.5%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

780

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.5%21

$10K–$15K

4.5%27

$15K–$20K

3.5%21

$20K–$25K

2.2%13

$25K–$30K

1.5%9

$30K–$35K

3.5%21

$35K–$40K

7.4%44

$40K–$45K

5%30

$45K–$50K

1%6

$50K–$60K

3%18

$60K–$75K

23%137

$75K–$100K

13.4%80

$100K–$125K

14.4%86

$125K–$150K

4.7%28

$150K–$200K

5.7%34

$200K+

3.5%21

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1378.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

132

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

754

Avg. Commutei

26.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

756

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

82(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.6%Insured

7.4%Uninsured