Arcadia is a town located in Bienville Parish Louisiana. Arcadia has a 2024 population of 2,530. Arcadia is currently declining at a rate of -1.94% annually and its population has decreased by -7.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,730 in 2020.
The average household income in Arcadia is $43,811 with a poverty rate of 38.57%. The median age in Arcadia is 41.7 years: 34.7 years for males, and 51.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arcadia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,917 | 71.48% |
| White | 612 | 22.82% |
| Two or more races | 89 | 3.32% |
| Other race | 38 | 1.42% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,316 | 1.86 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Non Family | 689 | 1.04 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Female | 302 | 3.31 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Married | 289 | 2.27 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Male | 36 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
2.76
Average Family Size
1.86
Average Household Size
57.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 276 | 13.91% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 0.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 165 | 8.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 86 | 4.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,188 | 59.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50 | 2.52% |
| Some College | 208 | 10.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,332 | 1,075 | 118 |
| White | 604 | 537 | 115 |
| Native American | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,707 | $107,847 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,860 | $0 | $63,382 |
| High School Graduate | $27,569 | $45,938 | $24,187 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,641 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,945 | $37,031 | $25,755 |
| Some College | $32,966 | $0 | $26,927 |
$32,945
Average Earnings
$37,031
Average Male
$25,755
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Arcadia residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,819 | 734 | 40.35% |
| White | 477 | 98 | 20.55% |
| Multiple | 85 | 85 | 100% |
| Native | 26 | 26 | 100% |
38.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.71%
Male Poverty Rate
36.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arcadia is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arcadia is White, with 20.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72.83% |
| Some College | 25% |
| High School | 23.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 31.62% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,081 | $54,209 |
| Households | $35,303 | $43,811 |
| Married Families | $59,274 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,792 | $34,349 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.8%
Male Marriage Rate
21.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
113
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 68 | 4.73% |
| White | 27 | 4.47% |
| Other Race | 18 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.8%
Labor Force Participation
45.6%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
91.65%
Born in Arcadia
99.78%
Native Born
0.22%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
99.78% of Arcadia residents were born in the United States, with 91.65% having been born in Louisiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,280 | -50 | -2.15% |
| 2028 | 2,330 | -50 | -2.1% |
| 2027 | 2,380 | -50 | -2.06% |
| 2026 | 2,430 | -50 | -2.02% |
| 2025 | 2,480 | -50 | -1.98% |
| 2024 | 2,530 | -50 | -1.94% |
| 2023 | 2,580 | -60 | -2.27% |
| 2022 | 2,640 | -48 | -1.79% |
| 2021 | 2,688 | -42 | -1.54% |
| 2020 | 2,730 | 30 | 1.11% |
| 2019 | 2,700 | -19 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 2,719 | -70 | -2.51% |
| 2017 | 2,789 | -43 | -1.52% |
| 2016 | 2,832 | -12 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 2,844 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 2014 | 2,840 | -41 | -1.42% |
| 2013 | 2,881 | -49 | -1.67% |
| 2012 | 2,930 | -19 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 2,949 | -19 | -0.64% |
| 2010 | 2,968 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,041 | -38 | -1.23% |
| 1990 | 3,079 | -324 | -9.52% |
| 1980 | 3,403 | 433 | 14.58% |
| 1970 | 2,970 | 423 | 16.61% |
| 1960 | 2,547 | 267 | 11.71% |