State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
3.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
726.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.97%
Growth Since 2010
-9.28%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Arcadia, Louisiana Population 2021
2,648
Arcadia is a city located in Bienville Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 2,648, it is the 104th largest city in Louisiana and the 6655th largest city in the United States . Arcadia is currently declining at a rate of -0.97% annually and its population has decreased by -9.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,919 in 2010. Arcadia reached it's highest population of 3,403 in 1980. Spanning over 4 miles, Arcadia has a population density of 726 people per square mile.
The average household income in Arcadia is $41,382 with a poverty rate of 41.94%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $485 per month, and the median house value is $83,300. The median age in Arcadia is 41.5 years, 33.7 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.
Arcadia Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arcadia was:
- Black or African American: 73.22%
- White: 21.95%
- Other race: 4.15%
- Two or more races: 0.68%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Arcadia, Louisiana is 2,648 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,726.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,919.
Arcadia, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,031 | 73.22% |
| White | 609 | 21.95% |
| Some Other Race | 115 | 4.15% |
| Two or More Races | 19 | 0.68% |
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Arcadia Population by Race
Arcadia Population Pyramid $2021
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Arcadia Population by Age
Arcadia Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,127 | 2.24 | 60.3 |
| Non Family | 507 | 1.34 | 58.6 |
| Female | 289 | 3.01 | 45 |
| Married | 283 | 2.87 | 83.4 |
| Male | 48 | 3.46 | 35.4 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
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Arcadia Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 69 | 3.62% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 295 | 15.48% |
| High School Graduate | 782 | 41.03% |
| Some College | 327 | 17.16% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 5.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 194 | 10.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 140 | 7.35% |
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Arcadia Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Arcadia Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,395 | 1,100 | 209 |
| White | 456 | 387 | 100 |
| Other Race | 32 | 32 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 13 | |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
Arcadia Educational Attainment by Race
Arcadia Earnings by Educational Attainment
Arcadia Language by Age
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Arcadia Language
99.73% of Arcadia residents speak only English, while 0.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.27% of the population.
Arcadia Language
Arcadia Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,904 | 1,000 | 52.52% |
| White | 472 | 57 | 12.08% |
41.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.24%
Male Poverty Rate
41.68%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Arcadia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arcadia is Black, with 52.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arcadia is White, with 12.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.60%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.43%.
Arcadia Poverty
Arcadia Poverty Rate by Education
Arcadia Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
28.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.4%
Male Marriage Rate
29.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Arcadia Married by Age and Sex
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Arcadia Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Arcadia Marital Status by Race
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Arcadia Marital Status
Arcadia Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 79 | 4.84% |
| White | 27 | 4.80% |
| Other Race | 15 | 31.25% |
Arcadia Veterans by Race
Arcadia Veterans by Education
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7.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.30%
Veteran Disability Rate
Arcadia Veterans by Education
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38%
Labor Force Participation
35.9%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Arcadia Employment by Age
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Arcadia Employment by Race
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Arcadia Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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99.42%
Native Born
0.58%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.42% of Arcadia residents were born in the United States, with 86.70% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Arcadia Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,648 | -26 | -0.97% |
| 2020 | 2,674 | -26 | -0.96% |
| 2019 | 2,700 | -26 | -0.95% |
| 2018 | 2,726 | -62 | -2.22% |
| 2017 | 2,788 | -43 | -1.52% |
| 2016 | 2,831 | -16 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 2,847 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 2,847 | -40 | -1.39% |
| 2013 | 2,887 | -53 | -1.80% |
| 2012 | 2,940 | -19 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 2,959 | -21 | -0.70% |
| 2010 | 2,980 | -61 | -0.20% |
| 2000 | 3,041 | -38 | -0.12% |
| 1990 | 3,079 | -324 | -1.00% |
| 1980 | 3,403 | 433 | 1.37% |
| 1970 | 2,970 | 423 | 1.55% |
| 1960 | 2,547 | 0.00% |