Arcadia, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arcadia, Ohio
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Arcadia High School on Fremont Street
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Location of Arcadia, Ohio
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Map of Hancock County, Ohio Highlighting Arcadia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hancock |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 564 |
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555 |
| • Density | 994.71/sq mi (384.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44804
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| Area code(s) | 419 |
| FIPS code | 39-02316 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397976 |
| Website | https://villageofarcadia.com/ |
Arcadia is a small village located in Hancock County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 564 people lived there. It is a quiet community known for its friendly atmosphere.
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A Glimpse into Arcadia's Past
Arcadia was first planned and settled in 1855. It was likely named after Arcadia, a beautiful region in Greece.
In 1903, a fire caused some damage to the village. More recently, in 2013, Arcadia was recognized as a Tree City USA. This means the village works hard to care for its trees and green spaces.
Where is Arcadia?
Arcadia is located in Hancock County, Ohio. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.58 square miles (1.47 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village limits.
Who Lives in Arcadia?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 288 | — | |
| 1880 | 396 | 37.5% | |
| 1890 | 490 | 23.7% | |
| 1900 | 425 | −13.3% | |
| 1910 | 380 | −10.6% | |
| 1920 | 376 | −1.1% | |
| 1930 | 490 | 30.3% | |
| 1940 | 481 | −1.8% | |
| 1950 | 529 | 10.0% | |
| 1960 | 610 | 15.3% | |
| 1970 | 689 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 580 | −15.8% | |
| 1990 | 546 | −5.9% | |
| 2000 | 537 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 590 | 9.9% | |
| 2020 | 564 | −4.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 555 | −5.9% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, the census counted 590 people living in Arcadia. These people lived in 217 households, and 156 of these were families. The village had about 1017 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Arcadia were White (96.1%). A smaller number were African American (1.4%), Native American (0.2%), or Asian (0.2%). Some people (1.5%) identified with two or more races. About 3.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (40.6%) had children under 18 living there. More than half (53.0%) were married couples living together. Some households (21.2%) had just one person living alone. About 9.7% of these single-person households were people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Arcadia was 35 years old. Almost 30% of residents (29.5%) were under 18. About 11.4% were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in the village was almost equal, with 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
See Also
In Spanish: Arcadia (Ohio) para niños
