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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Arcadia

California · 53,054 residents · 10.927 sq mi
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Arcadia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,100. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $372,700. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53,054
+10%since 1990
from 48,290 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,855 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 4,419 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.5
+4%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47K50K53K56K59K1990201020202024Arcadia
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,347 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,400
+12%since 1990
from $25,441 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,700
−36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $438,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $716 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.6% in 1990
37.7% rent
Afford Score
6.6
−28%since 1990
from 9.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(34,552)
Black0.7%(318)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(4,629)
Asian23.5%(11,368)
Diversity Score64.8%(31,289)
2000
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(21,259)
Black1.1%(574)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(5,629)
Asian45.3%(24,018)
Diversity Score75%(39,772)
Diversity Score
75
+16%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.4%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 36.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 88.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
−6%since 1990
from 23.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcadia, California?

Arcadia, California has about 53,054 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arcadia, California?

The typical household in Arcadia, California earns about $56,100 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 $372,700, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Arcadia, California?

About 44.4% 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 7.9% 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 4,764 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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