Moving to Arcadia, Ohio

The current estimated population of Arcadia, Ohio, is 568, with approximately 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, reflecting the town’s small size and rural nature.

City Facts

  • Year Founded: 1855
  • County Affiliated: Hancock County
  • Land Area: 0.4 square miles
  • Population Density: 1,420 people per square mile
  • Area Code: 419, 567
  • Zip Codes: 44804

Geography and Location

Arcadia, Ohio, is located in northwestern Ohio, within Hancock County. The town is situated about 10 miles east of Findlay and is part of a largely agricultural region. Arcadia experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Midwest. The surrounding geography consists mainly of flat farmland, where corn and soybeans are the dominant crops. Arcadia’s small-town atmosphere, local schools, and community events make it a tight-knit community, while its location near U.S. Route 224 provides easy access to larger towns and services. The town’s agricultural roots, combined with its rural charm, make Arcadia a peaceful place to live for those seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle.

Demographics

Median resident age: 32.8 years
Median household income: $48,125
Median house value: $68,200

Population by Race

Races in Arcadia:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.6%)
  • Hispanic (2.0%)
  • Other race (1.1%)

Ancestries: German (49.9%), Irish (10.8%), English (9.1%), United States (6.7%), French (3.7%), Dutch (2.2%).

Elevation: 808 feet

Land area: 0.3 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Arcadia

  • High school or higher: 92.7%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 6.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 15.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Arcadia village

  • Never married: 23.6%
  • Now married: 60.4%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 3.9%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

0.7% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Arcadia:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Arcadia:

  • TOLEDO EXPRESS (about 39 miles; TOLEDO, OH; Abbreviation: TOL)
  • MANSFIELD LAHM REGIONAL (about 73 miles; MANSFIELD, OH; Abbreviation: MFD)
  • DETROIT METROPOLITAN WAYNE COUNTY (about 76 miles; DETROIT, MI; Abbreviation: DTW)

Other public-use airports nearest to Arcadia:

  • FOSTORIA METROPOLITAN (about 11 miles; FOSTORIA, OH; Abbreviation: FZI)
  • PRIEBE (about 12 miles; FINDLAY, OH; Abbreviation: 7D5)
  • FINDLAY (about 14 miles; FINDLAY, OH; Abbreviation: FDY)

Amtrak station near Arcadia:

  • 8 miles: FOSTORIA (500 S. MAIN ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Arcadia:

  • THE UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY (about 11 miles; FINDLAY, OH; Full-time enrollment: 3,508)
  • BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 22 miles; BOWLING GREEN, OH; Full-time enrollment: 16,537)
  • OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; ADA, OH; Full-time enrollment: 3,161)
  • OWENS COMMUNITY COLLEGE-TOLEDO CAMPUS (about 39 miles; TOLEDO, OH; Full-time enrollment: 7,809)
  • UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO (about 40 miles; TOLEDO, OH; Full-time enrollment: 15,999)
  • EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY (about 77 miles; YPSILANTI, MI; Full-time enrollment: 17,476)
  • OTTERBEIN COLLEGE (about 81 miles; WESTERVILLE, OH; Full-time enrollment: 2,226)

Schools

Public high school in Arcadia:

  • ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 316; Location: 19033 STATE ROUTE 12; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Arcadia:

  • ARCADIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 313; Location: 19033 STATE ROUTE 12; Grades: PK – 06)