Moving to Arcade, New York
The current estimated population of Arcade, New York, is 2,033, with approximately 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small, rural nature.
City Facts
- Year Founded: 1807
- County Affiliated: Wyoming County
- Land Area: 2.5 square miles
- Population Density: 813 people per square mile
- Area Code: 585
- Zip Codes: 14009
Geography and Location
Arcade, New York, is a small town located in western New York, within Wyoming County. The town lies approximately 45 miles southeast of Buffalo and is part of the Western New York region. Arcade enjoys a humid continental climate, with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers, typical of upstate New York. The town is situated in a scenic rural area, with rolling hills, forests, and farmland defining much of the landscape. Arcade is known for its historic Arcade & Attica Railroad, a heritage railway that draws tourists to the region. The town serves as a local hub for the surrounding rural areas, offering schools, small businesses, and community events. Arcade’s location provides easy access to nearby parks and natural areas, making it an attractive place for those seeking a rural lifestyle with access to outdoor activities.
Demographics
Median resident age: 37.5 years
Median household income: $35,982
Median house value: $84,600
Population by Race
Races in Arcade:
- White Non-Hispanic (97.9%)
- Hispanic (0.9%)
Ancestries: German (37.0%), English (18.8%), Irish (14.7%), Polish (12.1%), Italian (7.6%), United States (7.3%).
Elevation: 1480 feet
Land area: 2.5 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Arcade
- High school or higher: 84.2%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.5%
- Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
- Unemployed: 5.5%
- Mean travel time to work: 24.4 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Arcade town
- Never married: 22.9%
- Now married: 56.7%
- Separated: 2.2%
- Widowed: 8.1%
- Divorced: 10.1%
1.2% Foreign born
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Arcade:
- BERTRAND CHAFFEE HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; SPRINGVILLE, NY)
- WYOMING COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 24 miles; WARSAW, NY)
- CUBA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC (about 25 miles; CUBA, NY)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arcade:
- BUFFALO NIAGARA INTL (about 34 miles; BUFFALO, NY; Abbreviation: BUF)
- NIAGARA FALLS INTL (about 53 miles; NIAGARA FALLS, NY; Abbreviation: IAG)
- BRADFORD REGIONAL (about 53 miles; BRADFORD, PA; Abbreviation: BFD)
Other public-use airports nearest to Arcade:
- ARCADE TRI-COUNTY (about 3 miles; ARCADE, NY; Abbreviation: D23)
- PLANE HAVEN (about 15 miles; CENTERVILLE, NY; Abbreviation: N01)
- CATTARAUGUS COUNTY-OLEAN (about 22 miles; OLEAN, NY; Abbreviation: OLE)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arcade:
- SAINT BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY (about 26 miles; ST BONAVENTURE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,538)
- ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-SOUTH CAMPUS (about 28 miles; ORCHARD PARK, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,389)
- SUNY AT BUFFALO (about 36 miles; BUFFALO, NY; Full-time enrollment: 21,661)
- GENESEE VALLEY BOCES (about 36 miles; BATAVIA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,249)
- GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 36 miles; BATAVIA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,942)
- ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-NORTH CAMPUS (about 38 miles; WILLIAMSVILLE, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,464)
- CANISIUS COLLEGE (about 40 miles; BUFFALO, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,002)
Public primary/middle school in Arcade:
- ARCADE ES (Students: 565; Location: 12145 COUNTYLINE RD; Grades: KG – 04)
Libraries
Library in Arcade:
- ARCADE FREE LIBRARY (Operating income: $123,461; Location: 365 WEST MAIN STREET; 28,243 books; 471 audio materials; 663 video materials; 78 serial subscriptions)