Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Arcade, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,915

Median Agei

44.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.1%1,782

Two or More

6.4%123

Asian

0.5%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%86

High School Diploma

30.5%424

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%102

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%130

Associate's Degree

16.6%230

Bachelor's Degree

9.6%133

Master's Degree

11.7%163

Professional Degree

0.5%7

Doctorate

0.7%10

HS or Higher

92.5%

BA or Higher

22.5%

Graduate+

13%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$172,300

Median Renti

$805

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.6%530

Renter-Occupied

49.4%518

Total Units

1,057

Homeownership

50.6%

Vacancy Rate

0.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%12

$50K–$100K

6.6%35

$100K–$150K

27.2%144

$150K–$200K

26.6%141

$200K–$300K

24.3%129

$300K–$500K

7.2%38

$1M+

5.8%31

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

144

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

144

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

0.8%8

2000–2009

2.6%28

1990–1999

8.2%87

1980–1989

8.6%91

1970–1979

19.9%210

1960–1969

12.3%130

1950–1959

4.9%52

1940–1949

6.7%71

1939 or earlier

36%380

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.9%691

Utility Gas

33.7%353

Wood

0.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,695

Mean Household Incomei

$73,664

Per Capita Incomei

$38,652

Poverty Ratei

17.7%

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

1,056

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.3%129

$10K–$15K

6%63

$15K–$20K

7.1%74

$20K–$25K

3.1%33

$25K–$30K

2.8%29

$30K–$35K

2.2%23

$35K–$40K

5.1%53

$40K–$45K

0.6%6

$45K–$50K

2.3%24

$50K–$60K

14.2%149

$60K–$75K

8.8%92

$75K–$100K

13.3%139

$100K–$125K

7.6%80

$125K–$150K

3.6%38

$150K–$200K

4.9%51

$200K+

6.2%65

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$379/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers25 homes87% occupied$379/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,695/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

95%

Very low income$18K–$29K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

77% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

41% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

301.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

973

Avg. Commutei

28 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

972

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

77(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.2%Insured

6.8%Uninsured