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Arcadia

Florida · 7,420 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 $34,003. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,600. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,420
+12%since 2000
from 6,604 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,668 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 1,484 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+7%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Arcadia
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,003
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,025 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,376
+55%since 2000
from $11,893 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,600
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
47.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+51%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(3,316)
Black27.9%(1,844)
Hispanic / Latino20%(1,324)
Asian0.8%(54)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.8%(5,136)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.2%(2,905)
Black24.6%(1,825)
Hispanic / Latino31.8%(2,356)
Asian0.9%(67)
Other1.5%(109)
Diversity Score83.9%(6,226)
Diversity Score
84
+8%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.7%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcadia, Florida?

Arcadia, Florida has about 7,420 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcadia, Florida?

The typical household in Arcadia, Florida earns about $34,003 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 $113,600, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Arcadia, Florida?

About 15.2% 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 30.2% 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 932 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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