Arcadia University, PA Demographics

A map of Arcadia University's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	534	203	67.4%	26.8%
Black	97	315	12.2%	41.6%
Asian	89	22	11.2%	2.9%
Hispanic	36	200	4.5%	26.4%
Multiracial	36	10	4.5%	1.3%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	1.1%

Arcadia University, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 792, an increase from the 758 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.4% White, 12.2% Black, 11.2% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arcadia University, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arcadia University has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Arcadia University, that probability was 68.5% in 2020 and 51.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arcadia University is ranked the 1108th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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). Arcadia University was ranked the 1114th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arcadia University's White Population

534 residents of Arcadia University, or 67.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arcadia University is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Arcadia University ranks 1875th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcadia University's White population has grown by an estimated 163.1%. White residents' share of Arcadia University's population has increased from 26.8% to 67.4%.

Arcadia University is less White than neighboring Glenside (80.3% White), Wyncote (74.1% White), Oreland (75.2% White), Wyndmoor (75.9% White), and Jenkintown (79.8% White).

Arcadia University's Black Population

97 residents of Arcadia University, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arcadia University is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Arcadia University ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcadia University's Black population has declined by an estimated 69.2%. Black residents' share of Arcadia University's population has decreased from 41.6% to 12.2%.

Arcadia University is more Black than neighboring Glenside (8.4% Black), Oreland (11.3% Black), and Jenkintown (8.4% Black). Arcadia University is less Black than neighboring Wyncote (18.7% Black), and Wyndmoor (16.2% Black).

Arcadia University's Asian Population

89 residents of Arcadia University, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arcadia University is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Arcadia University ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcadia University's Asian population has grown by an estimated 304.5%. Asian residents' share of Arcadia University's population has increased from 2.9% to 11.2%.

Arcadia University is more Asian than neighboring Glenside (1.9% Asian), Wyncote (2.4% Asian), Oreland (1.9% Asian), Wyndmoor (2.9% Asian), and Jenkintown (1.6% Asian).

Arcadia University's Hispanic Population

36 residents of Arcadia University, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arcadia University is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Arcadia University ranks 31st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcadia University's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 82.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Arcadia University's population has decreased from 26.4% to 4.5%.

Arcadia University is more Hispanic than neighboring Wyncote (1.5% Hispanic), Oreland (4.3% Hispanic), Wyndmoor (1.2% Hispanic), and Jenkintown (4.1% Hispanic). Arcadia University is less Hispanic than neighboring Glenside (4.6% Hispanic).

Arcadia University's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Arcadia University, 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 Arcadia University is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Arcadia University ranks 146th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcadia University's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arcadia University's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Arcadia University is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glenside (0.3% Native American/Other), Wyndmoor (0.4% Native American/Other), and Jenkintown (0.8% Native American/Other).

Arcadia University's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Arcadia University, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arcadia University is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Arcadia University ranks 1725th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcadia University's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 260.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Arcadia University's population has increased from 1.3% to 4.5%.

Arcadia University is more Multiracial than neighboring Glenside (4.3% Multiracial), Wyncote (3.3% Multiracial), and Wyndmoor (3.3% Multiracial). Arcadia University is less Multiracial than neighboring Oreland (7.2% Multiracial), and Jenkintown (5.3% 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.