Arcadia, Kansas facts for kids
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Arcadia, Kansas
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Location within Crawford County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Crawford |
| Founded | 1862 |
| Named for | Arcadia, Greece |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 824 ft (251 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 254 |
| • Density | 591/sq mi (224.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66711
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-02175 |
| GNIS ID | 2393974 |
Arcadia is a small city in the northeastern part of Crawford County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, about 254 people lived there.
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History of Arcadia
Arcadia was started in 1862. It got its name from an old region in Greece called Arcadia.
The first post office in Arcadia opened in June 1867. This helped people send and receive mail. Arcadia was also a stop on the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway, which was a train line.
Geography of Arcadia
Arcadia is located right on the border between Kansas and Missouri. The eastern edge of the city touches the state line.
The United States Census Bureau says that Arcadia covers a total area of about 0.44 square miles (1.13 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
People in Arcadia (Demographics)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 518 | — | |
| 1900 | 538 | 3.9% | |
| 1910 | 694 | 29.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,175 | 69.3% | |
| 1930 | 925 | −21.3% | |
| 1940 | 843 | −8.9% | |
| 1950 | 572 | −32.1% | |
| 1960 | 507 | −11.4% | |
| 1970 | 388 | −23.5% | |
| 1980 | 460 | 18.6% | |
| 1990 | 338 | −26.5% | |
| 2000 | 391 | 15.7% | |
| 2010 | 310 | −20.7% | |
| 2020 | 254 | −18.1% | |
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How Many People Live Here?
The population of Arcadia has changed over the years. In 1920, it had its highest population with 1,175 people. By 2020, the population was 254.
Arcadia in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 254 people living in Arcadia. There were 128 households and 69 families. Most of the people were white. A small number were from Native American backgrounds or were of Hispanic or Latino heritage. Some people were also of two or more races.
About 21% of households had children under 18. Around 33% were married couples. About 27% had a female head of household without a spouse. Many households (45%) were made up of people living alone.
The average age in Arcadia was 45.5 years. About 22% of the population was under 18 years old. Another 22% were 65 years or older.
Arcadia in 2010
In the census of 2010, there were 310 people in Arcadia. There were 136 households and 79 families. The population density was about 704 people per square mile.
Most residents (91.9%) were White. There were also small numbers of African American and Native American people. About 3.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31% of households had children under 18. Around 40% were married couples living together. The average age in the city was 42.2 years.
See also
In Spanish: Arcadia (Kansas) para niños
