Arcadia, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arcadia, Oklahoma
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Arcadia's Round Barn, a Route 66 icon
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| Motto(s):
"Unity - Pride - Commitment"
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Location in Oklahoma County and the state of Oklahoma.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Oklahoma |
| County | Oklahoma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.52 sq mi (3.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.52 sq mi (3.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 169 |
| • Density | 111.33/sq mi (42.99/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73007
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| Area code(s) | 405 |
| FIPS code | 40-02550 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412375 |
Arcadia is a small town in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA. It is part of the larger Oklahoma City metropolitan area. In 2020, about 169 people lived there. This was a bit less than in 2010, when the population was 247.
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History of Arcadia
How Arcadia Started
Arcadia started as a town not long after the Land Rush of 1889. People, including both white and African American cotton farmers, moved there. They named the town after a place in Greece called Arcadia. A post office opened in 1890.
Early Growth and Challenges
A railroad line was built nearby in 1902-1903. It connected Bartlesville to Oklahoma City, which helped the town grow. Arcadia became a busy farming community in the early 1900s. The soil near the Deep Fork River was perfect for growing cotton. In 1904, the local newspaper, the Arcadia Star, said about 800 people lived in Arcadia. By 1907, when Oklahoma became a state, the town had 994 residents.
Fire and Incorporation
In June 1924, a big fire destroyed most of the businesses in Arcadia. Only one building, Tulon's Drugstore, survived. This old drugstore is now a special historic place. For many years, people in Arcadia did not want the town to become an official city. But when Edmond, Oklahoma tried to take over the community in the mid-1980s, opinions changed. Arcadia finally became an official town in 1987.
Geography of Arcadia
Arcadia is located about 17 miles (27 km) northeast of Oklahoma City. The town covers an area of about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
People of Arcadia
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Arcadia has changed over the years:
- In 1990, there were 320 people.
- In 2000, the population was 279.
- In 2010, it was 247.
- In 2020, the population was 169.
Who Lives in Arcadia?
The people in Arcadia come from different backgrounds. In 2020, the largest group was Black or African American, making up about 45.56% of the population. White people made up about 32.54%, and Native Americans were about 7.10%. About 10% of the people identified as being of mixed races. A small number, about 4.73%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Economy in Arcadia
Most people who live in Arcadia and have jobs travel to other towns for work. Many of them work in nearby Oklahoma City.
Education in Arcadia
Most students in Arcadia attend schools that are part of Edmond Public Schools. A smaller part of the town is served by Luther Public Schools.
See also
In Spanish: Arcadia (Oklahoma) para niños
