Arcadia, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arcadia
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 Arcadia
Location in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.96 sq mi (5.09 km2) |
| • Land | 1.96 sq mi (5.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,246 |
| • Density | 1,656.12/sq mi (639.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
29320
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| FIPS code | 45083 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1220229 |
Arcadia is a small community located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area defined by the government for counting people and collecting statistics.
In 2020, about 3,246 people lived in Arcadia. It is a quiet place with a rich history and a strong sense of community.
History of Arcadia
Arcadia was officially started in the year 1902. The people who founded the community chose the name "Arcadia" because they felt the local landscapes looked a lot like an ancient region called Arcadia.
This original Arcadia was a beautiful, peaceful place in ancient Greece. It was often described in stories and poems as a perfect, natural paradise.
Where is Arcadia?
Arcadia is located in the state of South Carolina. You can find it just west of the larger city of Spartanburg. Its exact location is at coordinates 34.961075 degrees North and -81.993118 degrees West.
The total land area of Arcadia is about 1.96 square miles (which is about 5.08 square kilometers). It also has a very small amount of water area, about 0.005 square miles (0.013 square kilometers).
Population and People
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| 2020 | 3,246 | — | |
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The number of people living in Arcadia changes over time. In 2010, the population was 2,634. By 2020, the population had grown to 3,246 people. This information comes from the official U.S. Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
Education
Students living in Arcadia attend schools within the Spartanburg County School District 6. This school district is responsible for providing public education to children and teenagers in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Arcadia (Carolina del Sur) para niños
