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, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,806

Median Agei

30.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

57.1%2,172

White

42.1%1,604

Two or More

0.8%30

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2%41

High School Diploma

33.3%696

Some College (<1 yr)

3%62

Some College (1+ yr)

6.9%145

Associate's Degree

8.8%184

Bachelor's Degree

9%188

Master's Degree

4.8%101

Professional Degree

0.6%13

HS or Higher

68.3%

BA or Higher

14.4%

Graduate+

5.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$169,500

Median Renti

$1,096

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.7%736

Renter-Occupied

43.3%563

Total Units

1,312

Homeownership

56.7%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

4.3%32

$50K–$100K

8.2%60

$100K–$150K

14.4%106

$150K–$200K

41.4%305

$200K–$300K

14.4%106

$300K–$500K

17.3%127

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,531

Mean Household Incomei

$90,463

Per Capita Incomei

$28,340

Poverty Ratei

16.3%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

1,685

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%44

$10K–$15K

2.2%29

$15K–$20K

2%26

$20K–$25K

4.7%61

$25K–$30K

5.1%66

$30K–$35K

1%13

$35K–$40K

2%26

$40K–$45K

8.3%108

$45K–$50K

0.9%12

$50K–$60K

8.8%114

$60K–$75K

11.9%155

$75K–$100K

11.1%144

$100K–$125K

15.5%201

$125K–$150K

5.4%70

$150K–$200K

11.5%149

$200K+

6.2%81

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

105

Avg. Tenant Renti

$406/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing33 homes90% occupied$478/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers36 homes89% occupied$382/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 828 homes90% occupied$352/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $74,531/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

63.7%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

28.3%

Low income$37K–$60K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

52.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

16.7% of subsidized households are minority

48.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,08028.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

848

Guatemala

211

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,565

Avg. Commutei

12.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,590

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

144(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

70.6%Insured

29.4%Uninsured