Southeast Arcadia is a CDP located in DeSoto County Florida. Southeast Arcadia has a 2024 population of 7,862. Southeast Arcadia is currently growing at a rate of 1.21% annually but its population has decreased by -11.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,859 in 2020.
The average household income in Southeast Arcadia is $54,118 with a poverty rate of 25.49%. The median age in Southeast Arcadia is 33.5 years: 33.5 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Southeast Arcadia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,798 | 75.54% |
| Other race | 823 | 10.72% |
| Black or African American | 496 | 6.46% |
| Two or more races | 456 | 5.94% |
| Native American | 102 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,626 | 2.92 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Married | 1,225 | 3.2 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Non Family | 616 | 1.44 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
| Female | 517 | 4.13 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Male | 268 | 2.73 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.92
Average Household Size
62.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 760 | 14.98% |
| Associates Degree | 204 | 4.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 121 | 2.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 42 | 0.83% |
| High School Graduate | 1,925 | 37.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,322 | 26.06% |
| Some College | 699 | 13.78% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,662 | 1,060 | 29 |
| White | 2,106 | 1,643 | 122 |
| Other Race | 519 | 114 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 265 | 239 | 6 |
| Black | 207 | 190 | 12 |
| Native American | 16 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 91.79%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 5.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,417 | $84,107 | $53,947 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,665 | $31,615 | $24,519 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,167 | $24,212 | $20,993 |
| Overall | $29,502 | $30,606 | $25,679 |
| Some College | $41,376 | $41,461 | $0 |
$29,502
Average Earnings
$30,606
Average Male
$25,679
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.03% of Southeast Arcadia residents speak only English, while 46.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 45.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,218 | 1,334 | 31.63% |
| White | 2,832 | 534 | 18.86% |
| Other | 823 | 441 | 53.58% |
| Native | 102 | 102 | 100% |
| Black | 496 | 86 | 17.34% |
| Multiple | 456 | 31 | 6.8% |
25.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.73%
Male Poverty Rate
34.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Southeast Arcadia is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Southeast Arcadia is Multiple, with 6.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.11% |
| Some College | 20.04% |
| High School | 9.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 24.39% |
| Female Employed | 21.61% |
| Male Employed | 15.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,417 | $57,466 |
| Households | $44,659 | $54,118 |
| Married Families | $58,822 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,750 | $36,721 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
360
Number of Veterans
360
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 162 |
| Vietnam | 114 |
| Second Gulf War | 77 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 125 |
| 18 to 34 | 77 |
| 75+ | 64 |
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 310 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic | 167 | 5.48% |
| Other Race | 42 | 7.02% |
| Black | 8 | 2.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
15%
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
55.77%
Born in Southeast Arcadia
79.13%
Native Born
20.87%
Foreign Born
13.55%
Non Citizen
7.32%
Naturalized
79.13% of Southeast Arcadia residents were born in the United States, with 55.77% having been born in Florida. 13.55% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,862 | 94 | 1.21% |
| 2023 | 7,768 | 93 | 1.21% |
| 2022 | 7,675 | 11 | 0.14% |
| 2021 | 7,664 | -1,195 | -13.49% |
| 2020 | 8,859 | 587 | 7.1% |
| 2019 | 8,272 | 459 | 5.87% |
| 2018 | 7,813 | 160 | 2.09% |
| 2017 | 7,653 | -109 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 7,762 | -367 | -4.51% |
| 2015 | 8,129 | 274 | 3.49% |
| 2014 | 7,855 | 81 | 1.04% |
| 2013 | 7,774 | 114 | 1.49% |
| 2012 | 7,660 | 644 | 9.18% |
| 2011 | 7,016 | 462 | 7.05% |
| 2010 | 6,554 | 0 | 0% |