Arcade, GA Demographics

A map of Arcade's Population by Race

Arcade, Georgia has an estimated population of 1,704, a decrease from the 1,884 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.8% White, 13.7% Hispanic, 7.0% Black, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arcade, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arcade has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Arcade, that probability was 39.6% in 2020 and 37.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arcade is ranked the 320th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Arcade was ranked the 290th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arcade's White Population

1,326 residents of Arcade, or 77.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arcade is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Arcade ranks 189th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcade's White population has declined by an estimated 8.2%. White residents' share of Arcade's population has increased from 76.7% to 77.8%.

Arcade is more White than neighboring Jefferson (74.8% White), Bogart (67.7% White), Statham (64.6% White), and Commerce (62.3% White). Arcade is less White than neighboring Nicholson (83.5% White).

Arcade's Black Population

120 residents of Arcade, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arcade is significantly lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Arcade ranks 529th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcade's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.5%. Black residents' share of Arcade's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.0%.

Arcade is more Black than neighboring Nicholson (1.2% Black), and Bogart (3.7% Black). Arcade is less Black than neighboring Jefferson (9.7% Black), Statham (13.6% Black), and Commerce (19.1% Black).

Arcade's Asian Population

0 residents of Arcade, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arcade is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Arcade ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcade's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Arcade's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Arcade is less Asian than neighboring Jefferson (2.1% Asian), Nicholson (0.1% Asian), Bogart (6.6% Asian), Statham (3.8% Asian), and Commerce (0.9% Asian).

Arcade's Hispanic Population

234 residents of Arcade, or 13.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arcade is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Arcade ranks 165th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcade's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Arcade's population has increased from 9.0% to 13.7%.

Arcade is more Hispanic than neighboring Jefferson (10.2% Hispanic), Nicholson (4.7% Hispanic), and Bogart (11% Hispanic). Arcade is less Hispanic than neighboring Statham (14.7% Hispanic), and Commerce (16% Hispanic).

Arcade's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Arcade, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Arcade is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Arcade ranks 259th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcade's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arcade's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Arcade is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jefferson (0.6% Native American/Other), Bogart (0.6% Native American/Other), and Commerce (0.4% Native American/Other).

Arcade's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Arcade, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arcade is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Arcade ranks 45th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcade's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 78.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Arcade's population has decreased from 5.8% to 1.4%.

Arcade is more Multiracial than neighboring Commerce (1.2% Multiracial). Arcade is less Multiracial than neighboring Jefferson (2.6% Multiracial), Nicholson (10.6% Multiracial), Bogart (10.4% Multiracial), and Statham (3.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.