Arcadia, Missouri facts for kids
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Arcadia, Missouri
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Location of Arcadia within Iron County, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Iron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 618 |
| • Density | 747.28/sq mi (288.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63621
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| Area code | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-01648 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393973 |
Arcadia is a small city located in Iron County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 618 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Missouri.
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History of Arcadia
Arcadia was first planned and mapped out in 1849. It got its name from an ancient region in Greece called Arcadia. This Greek region was known for its peaceful, natural beauty. A post office has been open in Arcadia since 1871, helping people send and receive mail for a long time.
Where is Arcadia Located?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Arcadia covers a total area of about 0.84 square miles (2.17 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.83 square miles (2.14 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Arcadia?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 135 | — | |
| 1870 | 250 | 85.2% | |
| 1880 | 259 | 3.6% | |
| 1890 | 408 | 57.5% | |
| 1900 | 205 | −49.8% | |
| 1910 | 289 | 41.0% | |
| 1930 | 273 | — | |
| 1940 | 346 | 26.7% | |
| 1950 | 414 | 19.7% | |
| 1960 | 489 | 18.1% | |
| 1970 | 627 | 28.2% | |
| 1980 | 683 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 609 | −10.8% | |
| 2000 | 567 | −6.9% | |
| 2010 | 608 | 7.2% | |
| 2020 | 618 | 1.6% | |
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Population Facts from 2010
In 2010, the census showed that 608 people lived in Arcadia. There were 293 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 164 were families.
The city had about 732 people per square mile (282 people per square kilometer). There were 320 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most of the people in Arcadia were White (99.0%). A small number were African American (0.7%) or Native American (0.2%). About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- About 22.2% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- 41.3% were married couples living together.
- 9.9% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- 4.8% had a male head of the household with no wife present.
- 44.0% were not families, meaning individuals living alone or with roommates.
About 39.2% of all households were made up of individuals. Also, 22.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had about 2 people, and the average family had about 2.65 people.
The average age of people in Arcadia was 46.7 years.
- 19.9% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 7.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 20.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 27.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 25.2% were 65 years old or older.
The population was almost evenly split between genders: 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
Famous People from Arcadia
Some notable people have come from Arcadia:
- Parke M. Banta was a U.S. Representative from Missouri, meaning he served in the U.S. government.
- James Robinson McCormick also served as a United States Representative from Missouri.
- Frank Nuderscher was an illustrator, muralist, and painter. He was known for his art in the American Impressionism style.
See Also
In Spanish: Arcadia (Misuri) para niños
