City Town Info

Arcade, GA


  • Overview
  • Almanac
  • People
  • Local
  • Schools
  • Comments

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):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Arcade Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Arcade, GA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity93
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Age of the Population24
Female Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men12
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty58
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime47
Low Violent Crime12
You are visiting:
All StatesGeorgia > Arcade

Find a school near you

Career and College Resources on CityTownInfo

Real-World Career Reports

Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.

Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!

Career References and Original Articles

Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.

Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.

Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.

Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".

College Directories and Lists

These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.

Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.

Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.

Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.

Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.

Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.

Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.

Places Similar to Arcade

We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.

Find places similar to Arcade

Additional Resources


Large City Map

Info for Arcade Government Officials

Are you an official in the Arcade government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Arcade. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.


Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click to verify BBB accreditation and to see a BBB report.    TRUSTe online privacy certification