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Arcadia, LA


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Arcadia, Louisiana

Arcadia, Louisiana, in Bienville county, is 46 miles W of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 226 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The town has a population of 3,041.

The People and Families of Arcadia

In Arcadia, about 36% of adults are married. Arcadia has its share of unmarried adults.

Approximately 62% of Arcadia is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Arcadia.

The government tells us that the town features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Arcadia had a median family income of $26,250.

Arcadia Housing

In Arcadia, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Arcadia, 95% of commuters drive to work. In the town, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyArcadia Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Arcadia Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Arcadia, LA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity109
Senior Citizens810
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Age of the Population59
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better14
Median Family Income13
People Above Poverty14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built63

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