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Arcadia

County:
DeSoto County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.449
State:
Florida

Arcadia is a city located in DeSoto County, Florida. Arcadia has a 2026 population of 8,240. It is also the county seat of DeSoto County. Arcadia is currently growing at a rate of 1.64% annually and its population has increased by 10.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,442 in 2020.

The median household income in Arcadia is $39,677 with a poverty rate of 31.76%. The median age in Arcadia is 36.2 years: 35.7 years for males, and 36.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.3 males.

8.2K
Total Population
1,852
Density (mi²)
133 1.64%
Growth

Arcadia Population

Arcadia Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,2401331.64%
20258,1071331.67%
20247,974881.12%
20237,8861622.1%
20227,7242192.92%
20217,505811.09%
20207,442-857-10.33%
20198,2991381.69%
20188,161310.38%
20178,1301912.41%
20167,9391261.61%
20157,813771%
20147,736931.22%
20137,643-37-0.48%
20127,680250.33%
20117,655-20-0.26%
20107,675380.5%
20006,6041161.79%
19906,4884868.1%
19806,0023446.08%
19705,658-231-3.92%
19605,8891,12523.61%
19504,76470917.48%
19404,055-27-0.66%
19304,08260317.33%
19203,47900%

Median Age

Overall: 36.2 years
Female: 36.7 years
Male: 35.7 years

Arcadia Adults

There are 5,974 adults, (1,195 of whom are seniors) in Arcadia.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,093 (53.1%)
Male: 3,614 (46.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Arcadia includes 44% White, 22.04% Black or African American, 16% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3,39144%
Black or African American1,69922.04%
Two or more races1,38417.96%
Other race1,23316%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,28116.62%
Other race1,22815.93%
White6258.11%
Black or African American340.44%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,76635.89%
Black or African American1,66521.6%
Two or more races1031.34%
Other race50.06%

Arcadia Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Arcadia 's average per capita income is $37,853. Household income levels show a median of $39,677. The poverty rate stands at 31.76%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$75,568-
Families$45,585$54,412
Households$39,677$48,995
Non Families$28,666$37,279

$37,853

Average Income

$39,677

Median Household Income

31.76%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)