Arcadia Town, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 3041 residents, 400 households, and 290 families in the town. The population density was 1025.6 people per square mile (395.99/kmē), making its Louisiana's 143rd most densely populated town. There were 1231 housing units at an average density of 414.5 per square mile (160.04/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.57 persons, and the average family size was 3.16 persons. In the town Population was distributed with 27.1% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 81.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.3 males. The median age is 36.8 years, the median age of male residents at 32.8 and the median age of female residents at 39.9. The racial makeup of the town was 1155 White, 1842 Black or African American, 8 American Indian, 3 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 25 from two or more races and 8 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $21661, making it the 93rd lowest town by median household income in Louisiana. The median income for a family in the town was $26250, making it the 81st lowest town by median family income in Louisiana. The per capita income for the town was $10962, making it the 88th lowest town by per capita income in Louisiana. The median income of town was $15060, The median income for males was $20179, compared to $12336 for females.
In 2000, 827 pupils and students, of which 439 are male and 388 are female, 27.2% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 63 nursery or pri school, 44 kindergarten, 411 elementary school, 203 high school and 106 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3041 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3041 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3031 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2958 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2924 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2879 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2857 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2821 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2776 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2762 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2731 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 40 | 23 | 63 |
| Kindergarten | 20 | 24 | 44 |
| Elementary school | 225 | 186 | 411 |
| High school | 114 | 89 | 203 |
| College or graduate school | 40 | 66 | 106 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia town, Louisiana | $21661 | $26250 | $10962 |
| Bienville Parish, Louisiana | $23663 | $30241 | $12471 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |