Area facts

Arcadia

Arcadia, Oklahoma by the numbers, from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Population
176
Median home value
$187,500
Median year homes were built
1960
Size
1.5 square miles

Arcadia is a very small town, so these Census estimates can be off by a wide margin.

Where Arcadia is

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Arcadia compared with the other areas we serve

Arcadia had about 176 people in the 2020-2024 Census estimates, the 13th largest of the 13 areas on our map, spread over 1.5 square miles.

That is about 117 people per square mile, 90% fewer than Oklahoma City's 1,148.

The median home value is $187,500, 19% below Oklahoma City's $231,300 and the 11th highest of the 13.

The typical home here was built in 1960, about 66 years ago, which puts Arcadia 1st oldest of the 13 by home age.

The areas closest to Arcadia in median home value are Guthrie ($186,600) and Yukon ($198,900).

By land area it sits near Nichols Hills (2 square miles) and Mustang (12 square miles).

What to know about Arcadia

Arcadia is a very small town on historic Route 66, best known for its Round Barn and Pops. Arcadia Lake is next door. The town incorporated in 1987.

Arcadia is in Oklahoma County, which is one of the four counties we work in. See Oklahoma County.

Places on our Arcadia guide include Arcadia Round Barn, and Round Barn.

Restaurants and cafes on our Arcadia map include HeBrews, POPS, Pops Soda Ranch, The Chicken Shack - Arcadia.

For shopping and groceries, the map lists Arcadia Farmer's Market, Arcadia Farmer's Market General Store, Crestview Farms.

Parks and open space on the map: Arcadia Conservation Education Area.

Things to do, from libraries and museums to theaters, golf and fitness: Arcadia Round Barn, Round Barn, Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch, Round Barn Rendezvous.

On our Arcadia map, by category: parks 1, arts and culture 2, restaurants 4, grocery 3, entertainment 2. Open the Arcadia guide.

History

  • Settlers established Arcadia in northern Oklahoma County soon after the 1889 Land Run.
  • The post office was officially named on August 2, 1890.
  • William H. Odor built the Arcadia Round Barn in 1898. A rail line from Bartlesville to Oklahoma City crossed his land in 1902 and 1903.
  • U.S. Route 66 was built through the area between 1927 and 1930. A 1924 fire destroyed many Main Street businesses.
  • The town was declared a town by Governor Henry Bellmon on July 29, 1987, after a multi-year effort.

Getting around

Route 66 passes through Arcadia and the Round Barn is a Route 66 landmark.

Things to do

  • Arcadia Round Barn: a round red barn built in 1898, 60 feet across, open to the public and managed by the Arcadia Historical and Preservation Society.
  • Route 66 stops in town, including Pops Restaurant.
  • Arcadia Lake: a 1,820 acre lake created in 1984 on the Deep Fork River just east of Interstate 35, with fishing, boating, camping, trails, disc golf and swim beaches.
  • Arcadia Conservation Education Area: a 475 acre Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation area with a three-quarter mile self-guided trail.
  • Western Heritage Festival and Rodeo, listed on the town website as an annual event.
  • Washington Irving Monument, listed on the town website as a local attraction.

The city

  • Arcadia is a town in Oklahoma County, part of the Oklahoma City metro area.
  • The town has a mayor and town trustees, with a town clerk and town treasurer.
  • Edmond is the nearest larger city.

Schools

  • The town website lists Edmond Public Schools as the school district.
  • Wikipedia notes a portion of the town is in Luther Public Schools. Confirm the district for a specific address with the district.

Services

  • Water and sanitation: the Public Works Authority for the Town of Arcadia.
  • Police: Arcadia Police Department.
  • Fire: Arcadia Fire Department.
  • Electric: OG&E. Natural gas: Oklahoma Natural Gas.
  • Town Hall is at 217 N. Main Street. Dial 911 for emergencies.

Nearby: Edmond, Oklahoma City and Jones.

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 estimates. Not exact counts.