Arcadia, Iowa facts for kids
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Arcadia, Iowa
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Location of Arcadia, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Land | 0.99 sq mi (2.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 525 |
| • Density | 530.84/sq mi (204.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51430
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-02485 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393972 |
Arcadia is a small city in Carroll County, Iowa, United States. It's a friendly place with a population of 525 people, according to the 2020 census.
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History of Arcadia
Arcadia was first planned out in 1871. It got its name from a beautiful region called Arcadia in ancient Greece. The town officially became a city in 1881. Before that, in 1880, about 450 people lived there.
The town was originally called "Tip Top." This name was chosen because it sits on the Missouri-Mississippi Divide. This means it's on a high point where water flows either towards the Missouri River or the Mississippi River. It was also known as one of Iowa's highest towns.
In 1880, a big fire destroyed most of the businesses in Arcadia. Only two buildings were saved. But the people of Arcadia worked hard to rebuild. Most of the damaged buildings were fixed within a year.
Geography of Arcadia
Arcadia is a small city, covering about 0.98 square miles (2.56 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Arcadia?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Arcadia has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1880:
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 426 | — |
| 1890 | 463 | +8.7% |
| 1900 | 405 | −12.5% |
| 1910 | 390 | −3.7% |
| 1920 | 375 | −3.8% |
| 1930 | 391 | +4.3% |
| 1940 | 410 | +4.9% |
| 1950 | 425 | +3.7% |
| 1960 | 437 | +2.8% |
| 1970 | 414 | −5.3% |
| 1980 | 454 | +9.7% |
| 1990 | 485 | +6.8% |
| 2000 | 443 | −8.7% |
| 2010 | 484 | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 525 | +8.5% |
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Arcadia Today (2020 Census)
In 2020, the census counted 525 people living in Arcadia. There were 203 homes, and 144 of these were families. On average, there were about 530 people per square mile.
Most people living in Arcadia are White (96%). A small number of people are Black or African American (0.8%), Native American (0.4%), or from two or more races (2.7%). About 1% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (36%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (58.1%) were married couples. The average age of people in Arcadia was 33.8 years old. About 28.4% of residents were under 20. Also, 15.2% were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more males (50.9%) than females (49.1%).
A Look Back (2010 Census)
The census in 2010 showed 484 people living in Arcadia. There were 185 homes, and 134 of them were families. The population density was about 493 people per square mile.
Most residents were White (97.7%). A small number were Native American (0.4%) or Asian (0.2%). About 1.7% of people were from two or more races. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, 36.8% of homes had children under 18. Most homes (61.6%) were married couples living together. The average age was 36.3 years. About 29.8% of residents were under 18, and 16.3% were 65 or older. The city had slightly more males (51.2%) than females (48.8%).
Schools in Arcadia
The Ar-We-Va Community School District is in charge of the local schools in the Arcadia area.
See also
In Spanish: Arcadia (Iowa) para niños
