City · Florida
Arcadia, Florida
Arcadia, city, in DeSoto County, Florida. Arcadia had 8,046 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,420 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,707 (±16). GEOID 1201750.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,046
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,420 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,707 ±16
Median household income
$39,677
±$4,990 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$177,700
±$17,974 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$956
±$65 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Arcadia and what county is it in?
Arcadia is a city in DeSoto County, Florida. It covers 4.5 square miles of land, 1,667 residents per square mile in 2020.
Arcadia is in the Arcadia, FL micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Arcadia, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,046 people lived in Arcadia on July 1, 2025, up 8.6% since 2020, in line with Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 7,420 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,707 (±16).
| Measure | Arcadia | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,707 ±16 | 35,386 | −365 |
| Households | 3,189 ±346 | 12,824 | +471 |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.26 | 2.53 | −0.52 |
| Housing units | 3,595 ±340 | 15,872 | no clear change |
Arcadia's population since 2000
From 6,604 in 2000 to 8,046 in 2025: up 21.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Arcadia as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Arcadia?
The median resident of Arcadia is 36.2 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 15.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 41.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 35.9%. 18.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Arcadia | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 ±2.3 | 43.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.5% ±2.8 pts | 17.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.5% ±3.3 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Male | 46.9% ±3.7 pts | 55.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 41.1% ±6.6 pts | 30.1% | +13.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 35.9% ±6.9 pts | 54.9% | −11.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 21.6% ±5.2 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.2% ±5.5 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 26.1% ±6.2 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.7% ±2.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 19.9% ±4.7 pts | 21.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.7% ±6.2 pts | 19.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 73.2% ±6.7 pts | 73.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.3% ±4.2 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.5% ±2.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.9% ±3.8 pts | 85.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Arcadia earn?
Half of Arcadia's 3,189 households earn less than $39,677 a year (±$4,990), against $54,417 in DeSoto County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $36,877 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 31.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Arcadia | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,677 ±$4,990 | $54,417 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $48,995 ±$5,639 | $65,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,179 ±$2,188 | $25,162 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 31.8% ±6.4 pts | 24.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 49.9% ±15.9 pts | 34.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 32.5% ±6.7 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.1% ±4.7 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.0% ±7.2 pts | 82.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Arcadia?
Owners occupy 49.3% of Arcadia's occupied homes and renters 50.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $177,700 by its owner (±$17,974). The median renter pays $956 a month including utilities, and 44.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Arcadia | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $177,700 ±$17,974 | $174,100 | +$47,370 |
| Median gross rent | $956 ±$65 | $932 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.2% ±12.1 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,181 ±$163 | $1,409 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 49.3% ±7.3 pts | 72.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 50.7% ±7.3 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Housing units | 3,595 ±340 | 15,872 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9% ±4.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.4% ±6.9 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.4% ±3.6 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.8% ±3.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.8% ±3.5 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.4% ±5.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Arcadia work and get to work?
60.9% of Arcadia's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 26.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Arcadia | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.1% ±5.8 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±3.4 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 60.9% ±11.2 pts | 69.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 33.0% ±11.5 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.2% ±3.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.9 min ±4.5 | 30.5 min | +5.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Arcadia?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Arcadia, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 102DeSoto County | 5,484 | $45,254 |
| Tract 103.01DeSoto County | 6,752 | $52,148 |
| Tract 103.02DeSoto County | 2,046 | not published |
| Tract 104.04DeSoto County | 3,331 | $41,754 |
| Tract 101.01DeSoto County | 4,155 | $62,912 |
| Tract 104.03DeSoto County | 3,540 | $54,880 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Arcadia) · Census block assignment files
How does Arcadia compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Arcadia is the 3,729th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 190th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Arcadia ranks 730th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 190th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 99th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 436th | 770 |
| Median household income | 730th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 707th | 763 |
| Median home value | 668th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 649th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 28th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 689th | 733 |
| Median age | 644th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 682nd | 760 |
| Travel time to work | 419th | 764 |
Arcadia's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Arcadia with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Arcadia?
15 of the 57 figures for Arcadia on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Arcadia are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Arcadia.