Arcade, GA

Arcade, Georgia

Arcade contains a population of approximately 1,643.

The People and Families of Arcade

In Arcade, about 61% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Arcade, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling.

Unlike most cities, Arcade has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Arcade had a median family income of $37,750.

Arcade Housing

Arcade has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 86% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Georgia, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Arcade, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Arcade strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Arcade, GA

Comparing Arcade to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Arcade Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Arcade Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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