Moving to Arcadia, Kansas
The current estimated population of Arcadia, Kansas, is 303, with approximately 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and rural character.
City Facts
- Year Founded: 1868
- County Affiliated: Crawford County
- Land Area: 0.3 square miles
- Population Density: 1,010 people per square mile
- Area Code: 620
- Zip Codes: 66711
Geography and Location
Arcadia, Kansas, is a small rural town located in southeastern Kansas, within Crawford County. It is situated about 15 miles northeast of Pittsburg, the largest city in the region, and close to the Missouri border. Arcadia experiences a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters, typical of the central U.S. The town is surrounded by farmland and has a strong agricultural economy, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the primary crops. The town’s location near U.S. Route 69 makes it accessible to nearby communities while maintaining a quiet, rural lifestyle. Arcadia’s small-town atmosphere, strong community ties, and agricultural base are central to its identity, providing a peaceful environment for its residents.
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Demographics
Median resident age: 34.2 years
Median household income: $21,750
Median house value: $15,800
Population by Race
Races in Arcadia:
- White Non-Hispanic (95.9%)
- American Indian (1.3%)
- Other race (1.0%)
- Two or more races (1.0%)
- Black (0.5%)
Ancestries: Irish (13.6%), United States (13.6%), German (9.2%), English (5.1%), Italian (3.1%), Scottish (1.5%).
Elevation: 830 feet
Land area: 0.4 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Arcadia
- High school or higher: 73.6%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 6.0%
- Graduate or professional degree: 0.9%
- Unemployed: 2.5%
- Mean travel time to work: 29.9 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Arcadia city
- Never married: 24.8%
- Now married: 51.7%
- Separated: 2.8%
- Widowed: 8.3%
- Divorced: 12.4%
0.3% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: +63 (+19.2%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Arcadia:
- MERCY HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; FORT SCOTT, KS)
- MT CARMEL MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; PITTSBURG, KS)
- HOSPITAL DISTRICT 1 CRAWFORD COUNTY (about 19 miles; GIRARD, KS)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arcadia:
- JOPLIN REGIONAL (about 36 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Abbreviation: JLN)
- SPRINGFIELD-BRANSON REGIONAL (about 91 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Abbreviation: SGF)
- NORTHWEST ARKANSAS RGNL (about 98 miles; FAYETTEVILLE/SPRINGDALE/, AR; Abbreviation: XNA)
Other public-use airports nearest to Arcadia:
- FORT SCOTT MUNI (about 14 miles; FORT SCOTT, KS; Abbreviation: FSK)
- ATKINSON MUNI (about 16 miles; PITTSBURG, KS; Abbreviation: PTS)
- LAMAR MUNI (about 25 miles; LAMAR, MO; Abbreviation: LLU)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arcadia:
- PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (about 17 miles; PITTSBURG, KS; Full-time enrollment: 5,566)
- MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE COLLEGE (about 39 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,569)
- SOUTHWEST BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 85 miles; BOLIVAR, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,612)
- JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 89 miles; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,857)
- METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 89 miles; LEES SUMMIT, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,576)
- DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 92 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,189)
- NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 92 miles; BENTONVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,197)