Arcadia University, PA

About

None of the households in Arcadia University, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.3% of the residents in Arcadia University, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Arcadia University, PA are Arcadia University (990 degrees awarded in 2023).

Most people in Arcadia University, PA walked to work, and the average commute time was 14 minutes. The average car ownership in Arcadia University, PA was 0 cars per household.

United States Pennsylvania Montgomery County, PA Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Montgomery County (Eastern Lower) PUMA, PA

Population & Diversity

Arcadia University, PA is home to a population of 792 people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.82% of Arcadia University, PA residents were born outside of the country (54 people).

In 2024, there were 5.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (534 people) in Arcadia University, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 97 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 89 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.3%

2024 Citizenship

98.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.3% of Arcadia University, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Arcadia University, PA was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Arcadia University, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Arcadia University, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
534 ± 86
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
97 ± 51
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
89 ± 64

4.55%

Hispanic Population

36 people

In 2024, there were 5.51 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (534 people) in Arcadia University, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 97 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 89 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.55% of the people in Arcadia University, PA are hispanic (36 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Arcadia University, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
103,235 ± 7,857 people
India
102,082 ± 7,813 people
China
73,024 ± 6,616 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

Foreign-Born Population

6.82%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

54 people

1.5%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

11 people

As of 2024, 6.82% of Arcadia University, PA residents (54 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Arcadia University, PA was 1.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Arcadia University, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Gulf War (2001-)

Most Common Service Period

13 ± 29

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Arcadia University, PA.

Health

96.2% of the population of Arcadia University, PA has health coverage, with 59% on employee plans, 4.42% on Medicaid, 0% on Medicare, 32.8% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 31.2% were men and 68.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 74.7% between 18 and 34 years, 0% between 35 and 64 years, and 0% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 31.2% were men and 68.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.79%

Uninsured

59%

Employer Coverage

4.42%

Medicaid

0%

Medicare

32.8%

Non-Group

0%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Arcadia University, PA declined by 13.5% from 4.38% to 3.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Arcadia University, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Arcadia University, PA employs 397 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Arcadia University, PA were Educational Services (176 people), Accommodation & Food Services (65 people), and Retail Trade (51 people), and the highest paying industries were Health Care & Social Assistance ($6,048), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($5,826), and Educational Services ($5,737).

Employment

Occupations

397

2024 Value

± 137

15.7%

1 Year growth

± 44.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Arcadia University, PA grew at a rate of 15.7%, from 343 employees to 397 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Arcadia University, PA, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (104 people), Personal Care & Service Occupations (58 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (47 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Arcadia University, PA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

397

2024 Value

± 137

15.7%

1 Year growth

± 44.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Arcadia University, PA grew at a rate of 15.7%, from 343 employees to 397 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Arcadia University, PA, are Educational Services (176 people), Accommodation & Food Services (65 people), and Retail Trade (51 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Arcadia University, PA, though some of these residents may live in Arcadia University, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$4,410

Median earning men ± $1,263

$5,224

Median earning women ± $1,398

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($3,438).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($5,747), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($4,871), and Retail Trade ($3,333).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Arcadia University, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Dave McCormick

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Arcadia University, PA awarded 990 degrees. The student population of Arcadia University, PA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,052 male students and 2,090 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Arcadia University, PA are White (555 and 57.8%), Asian (116 and 12.1%), Unknown (112 and 11.7%), and Black or African American (87 and 9.05%).

The largest universities in Arcadia University, PA by number of degrees awarded are Arcadia University (990 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Arcadia University, PA are Physical Therapy (217 and 21.9%), Physician Assistant (98 and 9.9%), and General Biological Sciences (66 and 6.67%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $47,590.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Arcadia University, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 7.93%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,142 (33.5% men and 66.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,142 students enrolled in Arcadia University, PA, 33.5% men and 66.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,729 records, of which 68.1% were women and 31.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
66 degrees awarded
General Psychology
44 degrees awarded
General Public Health
20 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Arcadia University, PA was General Biological Sciences with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Arcadia University, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Arcadia University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

990 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Arcadia University with 990 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 257 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Arcadia University, PA, which is 0.351 times less than the 733 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 555 degrees mean that there were 4.78 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 116 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($47,590) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($700) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

People in Arcadia University, PA have an average commute time of 14 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in Arcadia University, PA is lower than the national average, with an average of 0 cars per household.

Equity

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Arcadia University, PA is from Pennsylvania.

0.463

2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

0.463

2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Walked (46.1%)
Drove Alone (26.5%)
Worked At Home (21.3%)

In 2024, 46.1% of workers in Arcadia University, PA walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (26.5%) and those who worked at home (21.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

14 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Arcadia University, PA have a shorter commute time (14 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.83% of the workforce in Arcadia University, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Arcadia University, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Poverty

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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