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Arcadia

California · 54,117 residents (2025 est.) · 10.927 sq mi
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#100Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,441,800#112Most foreign-born residentsof 6,82646.2%
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Arcadia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,516. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,441,800. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,170
+4%since 2000
from 53,054 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,049 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4,855 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+8%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:54,117 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
47K50K53K56K59K1990201020202024Arcadia
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,516
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,100 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,549
+103%since 2000
from $28,400 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+1%since 2010
from 0.479 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,441,800
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,191
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $830 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.7
+91%since 2000
from 6.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(21,259)
Black1.1%(574)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(5,629)
Asian45.3%(24,018)
Other0%
Diversity Score75%(39,772)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(9,198)
Black1.6%(895)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(9,653)
Asian58.7%(32,387)
Other5.5%(3,037)
Diversity Score74.2%(40,942)
Diversity Score
74
−1%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
46.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2017
from 88.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 37.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 7.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcadia, California?

Arcadia, California has about 55,170 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcadia, California?

The typical household in Arcadia, California earns about $113,516 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arcadia, California expensive?

In Arcadia, California, the median home is worth about $1,441,800, and the typical rent is about $2,191 a month.

How educated are people in Arcadia, California?

About 57.4% of adults age 25 and over in Arcadia, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arcadia, California?

About 8.6% of people in Arcadia, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arcadia, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Arcadia, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,880 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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