Arcadia, CA Demographics

A map of Arcadia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	32,387	36,608	58.7%	64.6%
Hispanic	9,653	7,401	17.5%	13.1%
White	9,198	9,968	16.7%	17.6%
Multiracial	2,343	1,504	4.2%	2.7%
Black	895	868	1.6%	1.5%
Native American/Other	694	332	1.3%	0.6%

Arcadia, California has an estimated population of 55,170, a slight decrease from the 56,681 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.7% Asian, 17.5% Hispanic, 16.7% White, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Arcadia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Arcadia has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Arcadia, that probability was 53.4% in 2020 and 59.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Arcadia is ranked the 169th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Arcadia was ranked the 165th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Arcadia's White Population

9,198 residents of Arcadia, or 16.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Arcadia is significantly lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Arcadia ranks 1325th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcadia's White population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of Arcadia's population has decreased from 17.6% to 16.7%.

Arcadia is more White than neighboring North El Monte (15.9% White), and Temple City (12.1% White). Arcadia is less White than neighboring Mayflower Village (26.9% White), Sierra Madre (51.6% White), and East Pasadena (27.8% White).

Arcadia's Black Population

895 residents of Arcadia, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Arcadia is slightly lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Arcadia ranks 540th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcadia's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Black residents' share of Arcadia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Arcadia is more Black than neighboring Mayflower Village (0.3% Black), North El Monte (1.1% Black), and Temple City (0.5% Black). Arcadia is less Black than neighboring Sierra Madre (6.6% Black), and East Pasadena (3.3% Black).

Arcadia's Asian Population

32,387 residents of Arcadia, or 58.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Arcadia is significantly higher than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Arcadia ranks 6th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcadia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. Asian residents' share of Arcadia's population has decreased from 64.6% to 58.7%.

Arcadia is more Asian than neighboring Mayflower Village (34.7% Asian), North El Monte (44.7% Asian), Sierra Madre (17.1% Asian), and East Pasadena (32% Asian). Arcadia is less Asian than neighboring Temple City (63.3% Asian).

Arcadia's Hispanic Population

9,653 residents of Arcadia, or 17.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Arcadia is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Arcadia ranks 1112th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcadia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Arcadia's population has increased from 13.1% to 17.5%.

Arcadia is less Hispanic than neighboring Mayflower Village (32.4% Hispanic), North El Monte (35.6% Hispanic), Sierra Madre (17.9% Hispanic), Temple City (20.9% Hispanic), and East Pasadena (34.1% Hispanic).

Arcadia's Native American/Other Population

694 residents of Arcadia, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Arcadia is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Arcadia ranks 1380th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcadia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 109.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Arcadia's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.3%.

Arcadia is more Native American/Other than neighboring North El Monte (0.1% Native American/Other), Sierra Madre (0.9% Native American/Other), Temple City (0.5% Native American/Other), and East Pasadena (0.5% Native American/Other). Arcadia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mayflower Village (3.6% Native American/Other).

Arcadia's Multiracial Population

2,343 residents of Arcadia, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Arcadia is comparable to the share in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Arcadia ranks 1231st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Arcadia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Arcadia's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.2%.

Arcadia is more Multiracial than neighboring Mayflower Village (2.1% Multiracial), North El Monte (2.6% Multiracial), Temple City (2.6% Multiracial), and East Pasadena (2.2% Multiracial). Arcadia is less Multiracial than neighboring Sierra Madre (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.