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Southeast Arcadia

Florida · 6,299 residents · 7.239 sq mi
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Southeast Arcadia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,052. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,600. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,299
+4%since 2000
from 6,064 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
870 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 838 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.7
+10%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K9K1990201020202024Southeast Arcadia
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,052
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,409 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,358
+11%since 2000
from $13,891 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade29.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
37.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+74%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(2,962)
Black3.8%(231)
Hispanic / Latino45.7%(2,773)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.4%(4,088)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(2,045)
Black5.5%(347)
Hispanic / Latino58.8%(3,706)
Asian0.7%(43)
Other0.7%(44)
Diversity Score66.1%(4,161)
Diversity Score
66
−2%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
51.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+24%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.6%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
27.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.2%
−35.3 ptssince 2013
from 59.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southeast Arcadia, Florida?

Southeast Arcadia, Florida has about 6,299 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southeast Arcadia, Florida?

The typical household in Southeast Arcadia, Florida earns about $29,052 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southeast Arcadia, Florida expensive?

In Southeast Arcadia, Florida, the median home is worth about $79,600, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Southeast Arcadia, Florida?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Southeast Arcadia, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southeast Arcadia, Florida?

About 31.7% of people in Southeast Arcadia, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southeast Arcadia, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Southeast Arcadia, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,154 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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