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The current estimated population of Arcadia, Indiana, is 1,650, with approximately 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, with slight growth due to suburban development.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1849
  • County Affiliated: Hamilton County
  • Land Area: 0.6 square miles
  • Population Density: 2,750 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 317, 463
  • Zip Codes: 46030

Geography and Location

Arcadia, Indiana, is a small town located in central Indiana, within Hamilton County, approximately 35 miles north of Indianapolis. The town is part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area, and its proximity to the capital has contributed to its growth as a suburban community. Arcadia enjoys a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers. The town is surrounded by farmland and has a rural charm, while also being close to larger cities like Noblesville and Carmel. Arcadia’s location along State Road 19 provides easy access to Interstate 69, making it a convenient location for commuters. The town’s small size, combined with its suburban development, has made it a quiet yet growing community in central Indiana, with schools, parks, and local businesses supporting its residents.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.1 years
Median household income: $44,063
Median house value: $87,800

Population by Race

Races in Arcadia:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.5%)
  • American Indian (1.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.1%)
  • Black (0.9%)
  • Other race (0.5%)

Ancestries: German (15.7%), United States (12.4%), Irish (8.9%), English (7.6%), French (1.4%), Dutch (1.4%).

Elevation: 863 feet

Land area: 0.6 square miles

Map of Arcadia, IN

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arcadia

  • High school or higher: 71.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 17.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arcadia town

  • Never married: 23.8%
  • Now married: 59.5%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 5.7%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

0.6% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +251 (+16.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arcadia:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arcadia:

  • MOUNT COMFORT (about 26 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Abbreviation: MQJ)
  • ANDERSON MUNICIPAL-DARLINGTON FIELD (about 30 miles; ANDERSON, IN; Abbreviation: AID)
  • GRISSOM ARB (about 33 miles; PERU, IN; Abbreviation: GUS)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arcadia:

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arcadia:

  • ANDERSON UNIVERSITY (about 26 miles; ANDERSON, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,116)
  • BUTLER UNIVERSITY (about 27 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Full-time enrollment: 3,721)
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY-PURDUE UNIVERSITY-INDIANAPOLIS (about 29 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Full-time enrollment: 19,818)
  • IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE-CENTRAL INDIANA (about 31 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Full-time enrollment: 3,397)
  • INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 35 miles; MARION, IN; Full-time enrollment: 6,684)
  • UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLIS (about 35 miles; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,784)
  • BALL STATE UNIVERSITY (about 43 miles; MUNCIE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 17,039)

Schools

Public high school in Arcadia:

  • HAMILTON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 712; Location: 25802 SR 19; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Arcadia:

  • HAMILTON HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCH (Students: 552; Location: 420 W NORTH ST – PO BOX 609; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • HAMILTON HEIGHTS ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 522; Location: 25150 SR 19 – PO BOX 400; Grades: 03 – 05)
  • HAMILTON HEIGHTS PRIMARY SCHOOL (Students: 448; Location: 25350 SR 19; Grades: PK – 02)

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