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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Arcadia

Florida · 6,604 residents · 4.449 sq mi
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Arcadia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,025. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $55,200. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,604
+2%since 1990
from 6,488 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,484 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,458 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.4
−2%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Arcadia
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,025
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,363 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,893
+21%since 1990
from $9,864 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.9%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$453
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $339 in 1990
US average: $602
61.5%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 63.2% in 1990
38.5% rent
2.2
−7%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(4,268)
Black30.2%(1,958)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(589)
Asian0.4%(23)
Diversity Score69%(4,474)
2000
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(3,316)
Black27.9%(1,844)
Hispanic / Latino20%(1,324)
Asian0.8%(54)
Diversity Score77.8%(5,136)
78
+13%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.2%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 59.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
+15%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcadia, Florida?

Arcadia, Florida has about 6,604 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Arcadia, Florida?

The typical household in Arcadia, Florida earns about $25,025 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arcadia, Florida expensive?

In Arcadia, Florida, the median home is worth about $55,200, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Arcadia, Florida?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Arcadia, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arcadia, Florida?

About 25.9% of people in Arcadia, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arcadia, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Arcadia, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 116 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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