Arcadia town, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Arcadia town is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 1,696. It ranks as the 263rd most populous out of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Arcadia town is 32.8 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Arcadia town is $66,852. This is 5% lower than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $164,400. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Arcadia town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Arcadia town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.3%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (18.3% vs 8.4%).

Education

17.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Arcadia town, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.