Population 6,956 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Arcadia
Household size in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.44 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.46 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.02 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Arcadia are small: just 2.36 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.33, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8 | 34.1 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 22.7 | 34.6 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 23.7 | 35.1 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 23.9 | 34.8 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +0.7 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Arcadia is young: half of its residents are under 23.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 22.8, mirroring the country. Only two of Kalamazoo's 11 neighborhoods are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 13.4% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 13.0% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.2% | 11.9% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 12.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Arcadia: 5.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.4 points, even as the national share fell. Only one other Kalamazoo neighborhood has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Arcadia
Renters in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.8% | 42.4% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 77.4% | 42.8% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 77.9% | 43.9% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 88.3% | 45.0% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +15.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Arcadia rent: 88.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. The renter share has risen 15.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Kalamazoo neighborhood has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 10.1% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 11.3% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 9.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Arcadia as nationally: 8.6%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 10.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1968 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1969 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1972 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1974 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Arcadia is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1987, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only two of Kalamazoo's 11 neighborhoods have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $779 | $706 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $863 | $790 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $869 | $823 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,439 | $1,196 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$660 | +$491 | +$395 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Arcadia costs $1,439 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Kalamazoo as a whole ($1,196). Rent has climbed $660 a month since 2006–10, up 85%, faster than rents rose nationally. Only one other Kalamazoo neighborhood has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Arcadia
Bachelor's degrees in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.6% | 35.4% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 47.5% | 35.4% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.6% | 39.9% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 60.0% | 39.8% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
Arcadia is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (60.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has edged up 1.4 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of Kalamazoo's 11 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.2% | 90.5% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.2% | 91.1% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 91.7% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.1% | 92.4% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Arcadia: 97.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 1.1 points, even as the national rate rose. Only two of Kalamazoo's 11 neighborhoods have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Arcadia
| Period | Arcadia | Kalamazoo | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 12.5% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 12.4% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −6.4 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in Arcadia: 7.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Only two of Kalamazoo's 11 neighborhoods have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 5.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Arcadia compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | 2.36 | 23.9 | 5.9% | 88.3% | 8.6% | 1987 | $1,439 | 60.0% | 97.1% | 7.2% |
| Knollwood | 2.76 | 22.4 | 23.4% | 90.7% | 7.8% | 1991 | $1,023 | 17.7% | 85.9% | 6.9% |
| Western Michigan University-KRPH | 1.74 | 20.1 | 7.9% | 83.3% | 15.3% | 2007 | $875 | 58.8% | 96.2% | 7.3% |
| Oakland-Winchell | 2.26 | 43.0 | 4.6% | 20.9% | 6.2% | 1956 | $1,504 | 80.4% | 98.9% | 1.1% |
| Vine | 1.90 | 30.5 | 11.0% | 80.4% | 11.7% | 1939 | $1,136 | 33.7% | 89.6% | 6.8% |
| Westnedge Hill | 2.14 | 37.3 | 12.5% | 20.3% | 6.1% | 1949 | $1,148 | 62.8% | 97.5% | 1.6% |
| Northside | 2.33 | 33.2 | 26.4% | 57.0% | 19.3% | 1949 | $889 | 8.3% | 75.1% | 10.5% |
| South Westnedge | 2.42 | 36.0 | 9.8% | 42.6% | 5.0% | 1962 | $970 | 40.3% | 93.2% | 5.8% |
| Edison | 2.59 | 33.6 | 18.5% | 51.4% | 16.7% | 1945 | $1,005 | 14.7% | 82.2% | 6.4% |
| Milwood | 2.47 | 36.7 | 9.2% | 43.1% | 13.2% | 1958 | $1,224 | 39.3% | 95.4% | 6.6% |
| Burke Acres | 2.47 | 30.8 | 29.0% | 33.9% | 3.5% | 1958 | $1,059 | 26.8% | 93.3% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Arcadia. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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