Arcadia is a Census-designated place located in Spartanburg County in the U.S. State of South Carolina. According to the 2010 United States Census, the population was 2,634. History Arcadia was founded in 1902, and was so named for a fancied resemblance of its landscapes to the ancient region of Arcadia. Geography Arcadia is located at (34.961075, -81.993118). These coordinates place the CDP to the west of the City of Spartanburg. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total land area of 1.960 square miles (5.087 km) and a total water area of 0.005 square mile (0.013 km). Demographics Education It is in Spartanburg County School District 6. References Census-designated places in Spartanburg County, South Carolina Census-designated places in South Carolina