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Arcadia Micro

Arcadia, FL · 1 counties · 33,976 residents · 636.695 sq mi
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Arcadia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,360. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $103,600. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
33,976
+5%since 2000
from 32,209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+17%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K26K30K34K38K1990201020202024Arcadia
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,360
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,193
+30%since 2000
from $14,000 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+57%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(19,704)
Black12.5%(4,031)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(8,019)
Asian0.4%(131)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.4%(21,695)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(18,624)
Black12.4%(4,203)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(10,011)
Asian0.6%(189)
Other1.4%(469)
Diversity Score73.2%(24,869)
Segregation Score35.3%(11,993)
Diversity Score
73
+9%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+23%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
43.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.3%
−51.8 ptssince 2013
from 71.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

ArcadiaCENTRAL8,046
What's inside

1 component county

DeSoto CountyCENTRAL37,078
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arcadia, FL?

Arcadia, FL has about 33,976 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arcadia, FL?

The typical household in Arcadia, FL earns about $36,360 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arcadia, FL expensive?

In Arcadia, FL, the median home is worth about $103,600, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Arcadia, FL?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Arcadia, FL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arcadia, FL?

About 26.0% of people in Arcadia, FL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arcadia, FL grown since 1990?

Yes, Arcadia, FL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,111 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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