Arcade, Georgia facts for kids
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Arcade, Georgia
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| Nickname(s):
The Encore Azalea City
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Location in Jackson County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.28 sq mi (24.02 km2) |
| • Land | 9.20 sq mi (23.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,884 |
| • Density | 204.87/sq mi (79.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 13-02648 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331049 |
Arcade is a small city located in Jackson County, Georgia, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,884 people lived there. It's a friendly place, sometimes called "The Encore Azalea City."
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History of Arcade
Arcade became an official city in 1909. The city got its name from early plans to build a schoolhouse that would have an "arcade" style. An arcade is a series of arches, often seen in buildings.
Geography and Location
Arcade is in the southern part of Jackson County. It is located at coordinates 34.076951 degrees North and -83.551147 degrees West. The city of Jefferson, which is the main city of Jackson County, borders Arcade to the north.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 129 runs through the southern side of Arcade. This road can take you about 7 miles (11 km) northwest to Interstate 85 near Jefferson. If you head southeast on U.S. Route 129, you'll reach Athens in about 15 miles (24 km). Another road, Georgia State Route 82, goes south from Arcade for about 14 miles (23 km) to Winder.
Area and Water
The United States Census Bureau says that Arcade covers a total area of about 9.28 square miles (24.02 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 9.20 square miles (23.82 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.08 square miles (0.21 square kilometers), is water.
Postal Information
Arcade does not have its own unique ZIP code. Instead, it uses the ZIP code 30549, which belongs to its neighbor, Jefferson.
Population and People
The number of people living in Arcade has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 108 | — | |
| 1930 | 94 | −13.0% | |
| 1940 | 98 | 4.3% | |
| 1950 | 114 | 16.3% | |
| 1960 | 108 | −5.3% | |
| 1970 | 229 | 112.0% | |
| 1980 | 223 | −2.6% | |
| 1990 | 697 | 212.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,643 | 135.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,786 | 8.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,884 | 5.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,643 people living in Arcade. The city had 565 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Many of these households, about 62.5%, were married couples. About 42.7% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average household in Arcade had about 2.91 people. The average family size was about 3.19 people. The population was spread out across different age groups. About 29.8% of the people were under 18 years old, and about 5.1% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Arcade was 33 years.
See also
In Spanish: Arcade (Georgia) para niños
