Arcadia is a city located in DeSoto County Florida. Arcadia has a 2024 population of 7,981. It is also the county seat of DeSoto County. Arcadia is currently growing at a rate of 1.72% annually and its population has increased by 7.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,441 in 2020.
The average household income in Arcadia is $45,715 with a poverty rate of 31.4%. The median age in Arcadia is 32.7 years: 32.1 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arcadia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,507 | 46.32% |
| Black or African American | 1,834 | 24.22% |
| Other race | 1,398 | 18.47% |
| Two or more races | 832 | 10.99% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,031 | 2.4 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Non Family | 1,417 | 1.32 | 38.2 | 61.8 |
| Female | 846 | 3.53 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Married | 640 | 2.91 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Male | 128 | 4.24 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
47.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 731 | 15.61% |
| Associates Degree | 502 | 10.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 323 | 6.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 229 | 4.89% |
| High School Graduate | 1,635 | 34.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 519 | 11.08% |
| Some College | 744 | 15.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,859 | 1,680 | 298 |
| Hispanic | 1,656 | 959 | 137 |
| Black | 1,215 | 841 | 117 |
| 2+ Races | 526 | 203 | 50 |
| Other Race | 506 | 270 | 32 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,242 | $74,570 | $48,537 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,375 | $0 | $54,167 |
| High School Graduate | $30,446 | $30,197 | $30,539 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,359 | $31,978 | $14,618 |
| Overall | $36,938 | $42,381 | $32,664 |
| Some College | $43,907 | $44,889 | $36,269 |
$36,938
Average Earnings
$42,381
Average Male
$32,664
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.04% of Arcadia residents speak only English, while 23.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.13% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,194 | 994 | 31.12% |
| Black | 1,765 | 865 | 49.01% |
| Other | 1,393 | 422 | 30.29% |
| White | 2,410 | 403 | 16.72% |
| Multiple | 793 | 210 | 26.48% |
31.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.34%
Male Poverty Rate
35.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arcadia is Black, with 49.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arcadia is White, with 16.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.08% |
| High School | 26.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.35% |
| Some College | 3.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 81.48% |
| Female Employed | 18.1% |
| Male Employed | 15.23% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,817 | $52,079 |
| Households | $38,388 | $45,715 |
| Married Families | $71,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,820 | $32,899 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.0%
Male Marriage Rate
20.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
112
Number of Veterans
112
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 64 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 3.13% |
| Black | 18 | 1.27% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 1.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
60.8%
Born in Arcadia
83.4%
Native Born
16.6%
Foreign Born
10.26%
Non Citizen
6.34%
Naturalized
83.4% of Arcadia residents were born in the United States, with 60.8% having been born in Florida. 10.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,656 | 135 | 1.58% |
| 2028 | 8,521 | 135 | 1.61% |
| 2027 | 8,386 | 135 | 1.64% |
| 2026 | 8,251 | 135 | 1.66% |
| 2025 | 8,116 | 135 | 1.69% |
| 2024 | 7,981 | 135 | 1.72% |
| 2023 | 7,846 | 152 | 1.98% |
| 2022 | 7,694 | 187 | 2.49% |
| 2021 | 7,507 | 66 | 0.89% |
| 2020 | 7,441 | -858 | -10.34% |
| 2019 | 8,299 | 138 | 1.69% |
| 2018 | 8,161 | 31 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 8,130 | 191 | 2.41% |
| 2016 | 7,939 | 126 | 1.61% |
| 2015 | 7,813 | 77 | 1% |
| 2014 | 7,736 | 93 | 1.22% |
| 2013 | 7,643 | -37 | -0.48% |
| 2012 | 7,680 | 25 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 7,655 | -20 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 7,675 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,604 | 116 | 1.79% |
| 1990 | 6,488 | 486 | 8.1% |
| 1980 | 6,002 | 344 | 6.08% |
| 1970 | 5,658 | -231 | -3.92% |
| 1960 | 5,889 | 1,125 | 23.61% |
| 1950 | 4,764 | 709 | 17.48% |
| 1940 | 4,055 | -27 | -0.66% |
| 1930 | 4,082 | 603 | 17.33% |
| 1920 | 3,479 | -5,177 | -59.81% |