Arcadia, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Arcadia, Wisconsin
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Location of Arcadia in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin.
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 Arcadia, Wisconsin
Location in Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Trempealeau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.27 sq mi (8.47 km2) |
| • Land | 3.27 sq mi (8.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
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| • Total | 3,737 |
| • Density | 1,142.5/sq mi (441.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
54612
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| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-02500 |
Arcadia is a city in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located along the Trempealeau River. In 2020, about 3,737 people lived there. Arcadia is special because most of its residents are of Latino background. It is also the biggest city in Trempealeau County.
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History of Arcadia
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Arcadia was started in 1855 on a hill that looked over the Trempealeau River Valley. Later, when the Green Bay and Western Railroad built train tracks in the valley, the city grew along these tracks.
In 1858, David Massuere began building a flour mill, which was finished in 1860. In 1900, a Grist Mill was built for Michael Stelmach and John Kamla. A school building, Korpal Valley School, was moved to the Mill in 1903. The school building later collapsed, but the Mill is still standing today.
In the early 2000s, Arcadia grew a lot because many Hispanic and Latino immigrants moved there. By 2021, the city was home to about twenty small businesses owned by Latino families. This shows how new people have helped Arcadia grow and become a diverse place.
Geography of Arcadia
Arcadia is a city that covers about 3.27 square miles (8.47 square kilometers) of land. It does not have any large bodies of water within its city limits.
People of Arcadia (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 665 | — | |
| 1890 | 659 | −0.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,273 | 93.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,212 | −4.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,418 | 17.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,499 | 5.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,830 | 22.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,949 | 6.5% | |
| 1960 | 2,084 | 6.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,159 | 3.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,109 | −2.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,166 | 2.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,402 | 10.9% | |
| 2010 | 2,925 | 21.8% | |
| 2020 | 3,737 | 27.8% | |
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2020 Population Information
In 2020, Arcadia had a population of 3,737 people. The city is quite diverse. About 63.6% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino background. Other groups included White people (40.7%), Native American people (6.0%), and smaller numbers of Black or African American and Asian residents.
Most adults in Arcadia (83.1%) have finished high school or higher education. Also, 18.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more.
2010 Population Information
In 2010, there were 2,925 people living in Arcadia. The population density was about 1,019 people per square mile. About 31.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (34.3%) had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Arcadia was 32.9 years old. About 26.7% of residents were under 18, and 14.3% were 65 or older.
Economy of Arcadia
Arcadia is an important place for business. It is the main home of Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc., which is a very large furniture company.
The city also has a poultry (chicken) processing plant. This plant was once called Arcadia Fryers and then Gold'n Plump Inc. In 2016, a company called Pilgrim's Pride bought Gold'n Plump Inc. These companies provide many jobs for the people of Arcadia.
Notable People from Arcadia
Many interesting people have come from Arcadia, including:
- Elmer E. Barlow – A justice on the Wisconsin Supreme Court
- Will Berzinski – An NFL (National Football League) player
- Robert Henry Brom – A Roman Catholic Bishop
- Noah D. Comstock – A farmer and politician
- Louise Erickson – A baseball player
- John C. Gaveney – A politician and judge
- Chauncey E. Heath – A mail carrier, soldier, farmer, and politician
- David L. Holcomb – A politician
- Ernest Micek – A former CEO of Cargill, a big food and agriculture company
Buildings and Structures in Arcadia
Arcadia has some important buildings and places:
- Arcadia Free Public Library – The city's public library.
- Soldiers Walk Memorial Park – This is a large 54-acre park dedicated to honoring military veterans. It has 28 memorials that remember America's conflicts. It is known as one of the largest Veteran's Memorial Parks outside of Washington D.C. You can find more information at its official website: http://www.soldierswalkmemorialpark.com/.
See also
In Spanish: Arcadia (Wisconsin) para niños
