Census-designated place · Florida
Southeast Arcadia, Florida
Southeast Arcadia, census-designated place, in DeSoto County, Florida. Southeast Arcadia had 7,555 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±979). GEOID 1267355.
Residents, 2020-2024
7,555
±979 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 6,299
Median household income
$60,169
±$7,932 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$169,200
±$14,279 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$939
±$102 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Southeast Arcadia and what county is it in?
Southeast Arcadia is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in DeSoto County, Florida. It covers 7.2 square miles of land, 871 residents per square mile in 2020.
Southeast 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 Southeast Arcadia, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Southeast Arcadia's population at 7,555 (±979). The 2020 Census counted 6,299 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Southeast Arcadia is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Southeast Arcadia | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,555 ±979 | 35,386 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,623 ±338 | 12,824 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.86 ±0.33 | 2.53 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,032 ±325 | 15,872 | no clear change |
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 Southeast Arcadia?
The median resident of Southeast Arcadia is 37.6 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 13.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 51.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 37.3%. 23.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Southeast Arcadia | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 ±4.9 | 43.5 | +5.8 |
| Under 18 years | 23.5% ±4.4 pts | 17.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.3% ±4.9 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±4.5 pts | 55.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 51.6% ±7.5 pts | 30.1% | −17.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 37.3% ±7.5 pts | 54.9% | +11.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.1% ±3.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 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 | 2.8% ±2.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 23.9% ±6.6 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 45.1% ±7.2 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±4.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 20.5% ±6.0 pts | 21.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 26.2% ±7.4 pts | 19.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 60.0% ±8.0 pts | 73.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 6.3% ±3.0 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.5% ±7.0 pts | 85.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±1.0 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 Southeast Arcadia earn?
Half of Southeast Arcadia's 2,623 households earn less than $60,169 a year (±$7,932), against $54,417 in DeSoto County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $34,957 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $25,212 after inflation. 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Southeast Arcadia | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,169 ±$7,932 | $54,417 | +$25,212 |
| Mean household income | $70,359 ±$12,625 | $65,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,441 ±$4,379 | $25,162 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.4% ±9.3 pts | 24.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 42.5% ±17.8 pts | 34.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.1% ±8.0 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±2.9 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.4% ±6.0 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 Southeast Arcadia?
Owners occupy 67.7% of Southeast Arcadia's occupied homes and renters 32.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $169,200 by its owner (±$14,279). The median renter pays $939 a month including utilities, and 52.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Southeast Arcadia | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $169,200 ±$14,279 | $174,100 | +$80,098 |
| Median gross rent | $939 ±$102 | $932 | +$132 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.7% ±21.1 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,425 ±$204 | $1,409 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.7% ±10.7 pts | 72.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.3% ±10.7 pts | 27.5% | – |
| Housing units | 3,032 ±325 | 15,872 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.6% ±12.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.6% ±10.3 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 27.8% ±7.8 pts | 31.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.2% ±4.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5% ±3.8 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% ±1.8 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 Southeast Arcadia work and get to work?
69.8% of Southeast Arcadia's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 28.6 minutes.
| Measure | Southeast Arcadia | DeSoto County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.8% ±8.8 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.4% ±11.6 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 69.8% ±9.3 pts | 69.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 26.2% ±9.4 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.3% ±4.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±1.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.6 min ±5.8 | 30.5 min | no clear change |
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 Southeast Arcadia?
1 census tract lies mostly in Southeast Arcadia, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 103.01DeSoto County | 6,752 | $52,148 |
| Tract 101.02DeSoto County | 4,957 | $65,523 |
| Tract 103.02DeSoto County | 2,046 | not published |
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 Southeast Arcadia) · Census block assignment files
How does Southeast Arcadia compare with other places in Florida?
Southeast Arcadia ranks 542nd of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 394th | 766 |
| Residents per square mile | 588th | 770 |
| Median household income | 542nd | 754 |
| Per capita income | 688th | 763 |
| Median home value | 678th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 654th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 58th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 727th | 733 |
| Median age | 584th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 458th | 760 |
| Travel time to work | 312th | 764 |
Southeast Arcadia's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Southeast 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 Southeast Arcadia?
17 of the 57 figures for Southeast 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 Southeast 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' school search.