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Arcadia, IN


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Arcadia, Indiana

Arcadia, Indiana, in Hamilton county, is 18 miles W of Anderson, Indiana (center to center) and 29 miles N of Indianapolis, Indiana. The people of the town are in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Arcadia has a population of 1,747.

The People and Families of Arcadia

In Arcadia, about 53% of adults are married.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Arcadia.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Arcadia had a median family income of $48,833. Arcadia, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Arcadia Housing

In Arcadia, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Arcadia, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Arcadia Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Arcadia, IN

Comparing Arcadia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Well-Paid Single Women87
Racial Diversity67
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Age of the Population35
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size89
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work43
Working at Home44
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes64
Affordability of Rents45
Housing Recently Built45
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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